Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant stretching back to 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
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Aug 21, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 21, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF CABBAGE AND CARROTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PREP TABLES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND THE OPENING UNDER THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMRTER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COPY OF PEST CONTROL ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER, WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF CERTIFIED PEST TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR USING PESTICIDES, A RECORD OF ALL VISITS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 BURNED OUT CIGARETTES ON SITE. ONE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER. 2 ON THE BAG OF CHARCOAL BRIQUETS NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2 ON A SHELF UNDER THE IN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA LOCATED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CIGARETTES FROM FACILITY AND REFRAIN FROM SMOKING ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2025* (MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF CABBAGE AND AND CARROTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PREP TABLES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND THE OPENING UNDER THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING OPERATING BUSINESS HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE TO GO CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE RESTROOM JUST ABOVE THE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
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Nov 30, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585376 DATED:11/17/2023; #48 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. #60 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537261 DATED: 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537261 DATED: 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERFIABLE SANITATION TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHIKEN, FISH, BEEF) INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE SUCH FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ON SITE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BACK DOORS PREVENTING FULL CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOME FORM OF CLOSURE TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN CHICKEN COOLER WITH LARGE BINS ON THE FLOOR STACKED WITH RAW WOOD SPACERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINKS WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET BASE. ONE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND THE OTHER ONE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING.
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Dec 28, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR AND DOUBLE DOOR REAR DOOR. PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND UNISEX HANDWASHING SINK DETACHING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET BROKEN AND STAINED THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND STAINED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant.
Has Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant 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 Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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