Chicago Inspection: JAY'S BACKYARD BBQ — Fail

Chicago CDPH · May 27, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (8): 1. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. priority foundation 7-38-010, citation is 2. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed gap opening approx:1/4" inch at bottom rear exit door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain. 3. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 20 rodent (mice) droppings inside cluttered rear furnace/hot water heater room.also, observed approx; 10 rodent (mice) droppin 4. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the rear 3 door stand-up cooler. instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain. 5. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers.instructed to detail clean and maintain. (+3 more) Address: 5604 W DIVISION ST

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