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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

8216 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
African
Last inspected: May 13, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

Jamaican Jerk Chicken has been inspected four times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Jamaican Jerk Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 13, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
May 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, GRILL, AND OVEN AND UN-USES COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY REAR CEILING VENT.ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT REAR CEILING OVER SIDE STORAGE NEED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. NEED TO REPAIR HOLE ALL WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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May 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS.ALSO CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVER.CLEAN FRONT COOLER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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.REPAIR WALL ABOVE BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 11, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2010
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: WALLS IN REAR NEED SOME CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Jerk Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Jerk Chicken on file is from May 13, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Jerk Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Jerk Chicken.

Has Jamaican Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Jerk Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamaican 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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