Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe 18 times, with records going back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 16 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 1- RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,1- LIVE ROACH AT CREVICES OF REAR PREP COUNTER AND A DEAD RAT IN MOTOR OF REAR UNUSED REACH IN COOLER.. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPING& DEAD RAT CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS OF FLOORING & WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,FRONT GLASS BROKEN.
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Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN & UNDER COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & REAR PREP AREAS,ON FLOOR & BEHIND 2- DOOR UNUSED COOLERS,ON FLOOR UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE,UNDER & IN BETWEEN LARGE GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM. ALSO EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/9/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,BBQ GRILL TABLE SHELF,ALL USED & UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZER STORAGES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS OF FLOORING & WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,FRONT GLASS BROKEN.
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78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WATER TEMPERATURE IS 47.1F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK-50.0F,HAND SINK TOILET ROOM-52.2F. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT HAND SINKS AT 100.0F AND 110.0F FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED GREENS-102.9F ON STEAM TABLE.20LBS. COOKED MIXED CHICKEN-58.8F-59.9F.2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-49.1F.INSIDE OF OVEN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 27LBS. $54.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,ON FLOOR & BEHIND 2- DOOR UNUSED COOLERS,ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN,ON FLOOR UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA- FLOOR & SHELVING UNIT. ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR & REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,BBQ GRILL TABLE SHELF,ALL USED & UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZER STORAGES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NO RUNNUNG WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY,IN FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND FLOORING & WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,FRONT GLASS BROKEN.
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Mar 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2590065 2/26/24 NOT CORRECTED #58- 2-102.13 STILL OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. (PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 )(CITATION ISSUED)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN PLASTIC BINS ON COUNTERTOP 1LB. OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 68.7F AND 1LB. OF DICED CHICKEN AT 67.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW APPX.2LBS $3.29 (PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE APROX. 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 2 DOOR STORAGE FREEZER, AND LOWER COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES AND OFF FLOOR AND ON LEDGE ONE DOOR GLASS STORAGE COOLER NEAR REAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPING CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, RECOMMENEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISIES ON OR AFTER 2.26.24. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED )
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS, MUST LABEL ITEMS OUT ITS ORGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT DOOR, MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR PREP IS PEELING, DAMAGED TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND FRONT LOBBY, ALSO THRESHOLD BY DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALL LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2575178 05.01.2023 NOT CORRECTED #10- 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. # 49- 4-601.11(C) MUST DETIAL CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. # 56.- 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORTY FOUNDATION7-42-090 (CITATION ISSUED)
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May 1, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETIAL CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 6, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /DEEP GROOVES OF CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Jun 28, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS GREENS,CHICKEN,CABBAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR COUNTER.APPX.6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYIMG AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. KEEP DOORS CLOSED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/28/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED APPX. 60LBS. OF CHICKEN BEING B.B.Q. OUTSIDE ON GRILL IN REAR YARD IN THE ELEMENTS(E.G.)WIND,DUST.FLIES,ETC. MUST PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPX. 60LBS. $300.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LID.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP CLEAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /DEEP GROOVES OF CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 21, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE AREAS.
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May 14, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6LBS. OF CHICKEN QUARTERS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON GRILL IN REAR YARD WHILE IT IS RAINING AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREPARE FOODS IN FACILITY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ONLY TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ELEMENTS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 6LBS.$30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR ALONG SIDE AND RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE AREAS.HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND HOLE AROUND WIRING LEADING FROM REAR WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY STICKY FLOOR MATS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON A SMOKER GRILL. MANAGER STATES FOODS ARE COOKED OUTSIDE TO MAKE LARGE ORDERS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT ANY TYPE OF OPEN FOOD OUTSIDE (COOKING, SERVING, DISPLAY, HANDLING, ETC) IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COOK ALL FOODS INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RICE AND BEANS, RIBS, CHICKEN) THAT WERE COOKED/PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 40LBS. VALUED AT $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243213 DATED 12/06/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -55. 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -58. PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RACKS INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE AND OVENS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Dec 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 29, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION; 2 LBS OF RED BEANS AND RICE AT 91F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 111F, 1 LB OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 110F, AND 3 LBS OF COOKED COLLARD GREENS AT 102F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON A SMOKER GRILL. MANAGER STATES FOODS ARE COOKED OUTSIDE TO MAKE LARGE ORDERS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT ANY TYPE OF OPEN FOOD OUTSIDE (COOKING, SERVING, DISPLAY, HANDLING, ETC) IS PROHIBITED. RETAIL FOOD LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY SUCH OUTSIDE OPERATION. OWNER CEASED AND DESISTED OUTSIDE OPERATION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COOK ALL FOODS INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAUCET MISSING ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE FAUCET COLD WATER KNOB MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE FAUCET AND PROVIDE A COLD WATER KNOB FOR THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED SUCH AS NO LABELED COOKED CHICKEN CONTAINERS FOUND INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND UTENSILS SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON HOOD IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY PAINT COMING OFF OF THE SURFACE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IN CONTACT WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SPRAY PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL INSIDE PF THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe.
Has Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe 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 Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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