⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

OLD JERUSALEM RESTAURANT

1411 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 27005

19
Total Inspections
17
Passed
0
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2025 Inspection

April 14, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2024 Inspection

August 1, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2023 Inspection

August 15, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS WITHOUT A HANDLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2022 Inspection

November 29, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2021 Inspection

July 15, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS USING THEIR BARE HANDS TO PREPARE READY-TO-EAT FOODS; (PITA BREAD,...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2020 Inspection

April 29, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2019 Inspection

July 25, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2018 Inspection

June 11, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Depart...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2017 Inspection

June 12, 2017• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. MU...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2017 Inspection

January 24, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.FO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2016 Inspection

January 5, 2016• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2015 Inspection

July 14, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES BELOW PREP TABLES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE BASEMENT ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2014 Inspection

December 15, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2014 Inspection

April 9, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2013 Inspection

September 16, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FAN INSIDE THE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2012 Inspection

November 29, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2011 Inspection

August 26, 2011• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2010 Inspection

October 27, 2010• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2010 Inspection

March 15, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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