Jamaica Jerk Villa
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2015
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Across the available record, Jamaica Jerk Villa has six inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Jamaica Jerk Villa was last inspected on Jan 9, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jamaica Jerk Villa dates to Jan 9, 2015.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jamaica Jerk Villa is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 18, 2013. #32 NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. #33 CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS STOVE TOP AND OVEN. #34 CLEAN FLOOR FRONT AND REAR ALSO IN COOLER/FREEZER. #35 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR PIT AND REATTACH WALL COVING FRONT WAITING AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS INSTRUCTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS STOVE TOP AND OVEN. ALSO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES BY JULY 18, 2014.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT AND REAR ALSO IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, UNDER SHELVES ETC. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE OBSERVED ON FLOOR BY JULY 18, 2014.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR PIT AND REATTACH WALL COVING FRONT WAITING AREA. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS BY JULY 18, 2014.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ODOR COMING FROM DRAIN AND/OR GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK; HAVE CLEANED TO RID ODOR.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS STOVE TOP AND OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT AND REAR ALSO IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR PIT AND REATTACH WALL COVING FRONT WAITING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN REPAINT CEILING AND WALLS FRONT SMOKIE FROM PIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING END CAPS NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION UNIT SMOKIE IN SIDE KITCHEN AREA.
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Mar 8, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE RESURFACED/REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO OF TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS NOT MAINTAINED NOR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE. HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA HAD FOOD PAN STORED INSIDE SAID SINK AND LARGE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. SECOND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA HAD PLASTIC CUP AND DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AND POP CRATES IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM INSIDE HAND WASH SINKS, REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINKS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING BY FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS AT REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, COMPRESSORS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, RACKS, GREASE TRAP, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND HAND WASH SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE HEAVY BLACK STAINS. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE SOILED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS AT PREP AREAS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, AND AROUND HAND WASH SINKS. SEAL WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL TWO UNUSED DRAINS INSIDE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS IE. FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaica Jerk Villa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Jerk Villa on file is from Jan 9, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaica Jerk Villa?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jamaica Jerk Villa.
Has Jamaica Jerk Villa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jamaica Jerk Villa 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 Jerk Villa 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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