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Jamaican Me Hungry

7959 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
African
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2017
70
Score
Medium Risk

Jamaican Me Hungry appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2016. On Jul 17, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Jamaican Me Hungry since Jul 17, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Jamaican Me Hungry on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WASHROOM 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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 30, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. OBSERVED 10 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 7, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AT THE WINDOWS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE WINDOWS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AT THE WINDOW ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Me Hungry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Me Hungry on file is from Jul 17, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Me Hungry?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Me Hungry.

Has Jamaican Me Hungry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Me Hungry have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jamaican Me Hungry means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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