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Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated

5049 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
African
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated, the earliest from 2020. The most recent visit was on Jun 15, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 15, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED REAR BACKYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 109.8F-114.8F ON STOVE TOP AND 1LB. COOKED GRAVY AT 82.4F ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-0050(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 3LBS. $4.80
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 84.9F-85.8F,1LB. COOKED PASTA 55.9F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 66.9F.1LB. COOKED CABBAGE 51.1F IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 44LBS. $115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR REFRIGERATOR,ON TOPS OF CAN GOODS & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS,BEHIND STEAM TABLE,BEHIND POP & JUICE COOLER,ON ENVELOPE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RUGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO HANDLE COLD HOLDING CAPACITIES FOR OPERATION. MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HIGHER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE OBSERVED AT UTILITY SINK(FLOOR BASIN)IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated on file is from Jun 15, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated.

Has Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken Incorporated 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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