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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Jersey Mikes

6153 N Broadway

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Jan 9, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 27, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REAR SINKS. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597500 DATED 7-15-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED BAKING SHEETS ON A FOOD CART IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INDOORS AND CLEAN.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47-: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#55- MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.#56- EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOTED STORED IN FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT STORE WITH FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.#58- NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 15, 2024

Pass

8 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED BAKING SHEETS ON A FOOD CART IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INDOORS AND CLEAN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR PATIO STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR IN THE REAR PATIO STORAGE CLOSET.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAK UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOTED STORED IN FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT STORE WITH FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

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