Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken

1636 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

African

Last inspected: Dec 14, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 14, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 14, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 14, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS.

Apr 21, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, LEMONS (USED FOR LEMONADE) AND SODA POP. DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT OVER READY TO EAT FOOD. RAW MEAT WAS PLACED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF DURING INSPECTION LEMONS AND LETTUCE WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND BEANS LEFT ON THE COUNTER, COVERED AND NOT PART OF THE COOLING PROCESS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 77F. OBSERVED 3 LBS OF MASHED POTATOES ON THE COUNTER NOT PART OF THE COOLING PROCESS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F. FOOD WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS AND WAS VALUED AT $20. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND FISH ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CLOUDY ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS FLOATING IN WATER. IN USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT OR IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND REPLACE AS NEEDED.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK COMING FROM GREASE TRAP. ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Oct 11, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HOT WATER SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY ARE MEASURED AT 70F. PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE MISSING/IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: A CONSUMER ADVISORY IS NOT PROVIDED FOR SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERISK SYMBOL TO EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE UNDERCOOKED AND NEXT TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: PLUMBING AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING---UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: HOLES/GAP OPENINGS WERE FOUND NEAR CEILINGS NEAR THE BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND BE NON-ABSORBENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HAS A GAP BETWEEN WALL THAT CAN EASILY BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK WITH SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD LOCATED AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK, BACK STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR, AND MOP SINK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND BE NON-ABSORBENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken on file is from Dec 14, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken.

Has Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Mama's Jerk Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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