As of 2026-08-28, Jerk Taco Man failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Jerk Taco Man

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7723 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619

Grand Crossing · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-28

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Violations at most recent inspection

Mice / rats Droppings

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KITCHEN, ALONG SOUTH WALL IN KITCHEN, ON TOP OF BOX STORED IN SOUTHEAST DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON DESK IN NORTHWEST OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

Mice / rats

NOTED 1 DEAD SMALL RODENT AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS ON TRAP IN NORTHEAST STORAGE AREA AND FLYING INSECTS ON TRAPS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

core violation

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

core violation

NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

core violation

NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20262 inspections

Aug 28ComplaintFAIL

Jul 23New licensePASS

20224 inspections

May 20Re-inspectionPASS

May 5Re-inspectionFAIL

Apr 22Routine inspectionFAIL

Mar 9Customer complaintCONDITIONAL

20217 inspections

Dec 9Customer complaintPASS

Sep 17Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Sep 9Complaint re-inspectionFAIL

Aug 23Customer complaintFAIL

Jun 2Recent inspectionCONDITIONAL

May 20ComplaintPASS

May 7Customer complaintPASS

20205 inspections

Jul 14Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Jul 7Customer complaintFAIL

May 12Complaint re-inspectionPASS

May 7Complaint re-inspectionFAIL

Apr 30Customer complaintFAIL

20195 inspections

Mar 13Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Mar 8Complaint re-inspectionFAIL

Mar 6Customer complaintFAIL

Feb 7Food poisoning re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Jan 15Suspected food poisoningFAIL

20183 inspections

Nov 14Customer complaintCONDITIONAL

Mar 16License re-inspectionPASS

Mar 8New licenseFAIL

Jerk Taco Man health inspection FAQ

Has Jerk Taco Man passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Jerk Taco Man failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-28. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Jerk Taco Man have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 5 violations at Jerk Taco Man's most recent inspection on 2026-08-28, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Jerk Taco Man last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Jerk Taco Man was last inspected on 2026-08-28. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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