Jamaica Jerk Spice
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Jamaica Jerk Spice has 29 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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95
Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTRMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PALLETS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS, DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOULTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED BEHIND REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 21, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER DOOR (REPLACE WEATHER STRIP), AND REPLACE SCREEN ON THE OUTER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAIN CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: Premises has no written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Order for employee's. Instructed to comply or citation will follow.
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Jun 18, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND SOON TO BE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR UTILITY ROOM, AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING IN BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER BLACK REFRIGERATOR AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER PALLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING IN WASHROOM AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY ROOM, OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITITNGS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 4, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 2, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER TWO-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER REFRIGERATOR ALONG NORTH WALL, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF RICE BOXES UNDER PREP TABLE, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG BASEBOARD ALONG NORTH WALL BETWEEN STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL AND REPAIR IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 15, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM.
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Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN REAR UTILITY AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD ON CANNED GOOD SHELVING UNIT NEAR UTILITY AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR UTILITY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 2, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Feb 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE WALL FAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVER IN THE WASH ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AREA RUGS AND CARD BOARD AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 12, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR POP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR BOARDS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH A IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 2, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 53.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7- 38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS RICE AND BEANS 46.1F,CHICKEN 45.6F-46.4F,CATFISH 47.6F,TILIPIA 46.3F,BEANS 48.3F.AND ON PREP TABLE IN PAN COOKED CABBAGE 87.2F,COOKED PLAINTAINS 112.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 107LBS.$395. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,UNDER B.B.Q. PIT,IN DISH STORAGE BINS,ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY,RADIATOR IN LOBBY AREA.TRAYS OF OPEN POISON ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/2/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT SERVICE COUNTER,INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR POP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR BOARDS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND LOBBY AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD AND THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH A IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 22, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT BHIND HEAY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE UNITS.CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DISCARD BROKEN WHITE MICROWAVE ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158358 ON 05/30/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL. (34)MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN,CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (38)MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DISCARD BROKEN WHITE MICROWAVE ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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May 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN,CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 7, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jan 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DESSERTS PROPERLY. LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, ESTABLISHMENT NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO SELL BY DATE RECOMMENDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL AREA ALONG WALLBASE IN UTILITY CLOSET UNDER SINK THAT ATTACHES TO WALL. MUST BE SEALED TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaica Jerk Spice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Jerk Spice on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaica Jerk Spice?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Jamaica Jerk Spice.
Has Jamaica Jerk Spice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaica Jerk Spice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamaica Jerk Spice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jamaica Jerk Spice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaica Jerk Spice is inspected around two times per year on average.
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