Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2017
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2017. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken dates to Feb 2, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDING UNIT: CONTAINER OF RICE AND BEANS 109.2F, CONTAINER OF MACARONI AND CHEESE 112.4F, AND CONTAINER OF GRAVY AT 109.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS. $50 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, AND CONSTRUCTED. LARGE 55 GALLON CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE MARINATED CHICKEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DRAIN IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND DOORSTHROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. PROVIDE SAME. INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED 2-DR COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN ABOVE 2-DR COOLER SUCH AS: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 6LBS OF RED BEANS, 2LBS OF RED BEANS & RICE AT 53.2F AND 1LB OF MAC & CHEESE AT 50.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATED WEIGHT 12LBS AT TOTAL COST $200. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT THE REAR DOOR.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE STEAM TABLE SUCH AS: 35LBS OF CHICKEN AT 117.9F, 4LBS RED BEANS & RICE AT 118.9F AND 2LBS CABBAGE AT 116.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATED WEIGHT 41LBS AT TOTAL COST $150. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NO CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 7, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BROWN SUGAR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUST/ OR REPLACE STORAGE UNIT..
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JERK SAUCE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED FOR SALE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS,AND PHONE# ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS FRONT, AND REAR. ALSO THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING FRONT PIT,MICROWAVE. ALSO CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMP. SINK AND BULK STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING/SPRAYING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.
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May 2, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES.
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Oct 11, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR. SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken on file is from Feb 2, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken.
Has Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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