Kingston's Jerk Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Kingston's Jerk Chicken has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 23, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF LOD FOOD,DEBRIS:INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,2-DRY FOOD STORAGE UNITS,BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ,DEAD INSECTS,OLD FOOD INSIDE REAR STORAGE,FURNANCE ROOM,UNDER DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATESHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE DIRTY MOP SINK,DUST PAN,AND GARBAGE CAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LARGE UNCLEAN PIT IN REAR OF PREMISESNOT USING.MUST REMOVE .
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF/FOODHANDLERS NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. EXPOSED HAND SINK ONLY HAS HOT WATER,REAR PREP EXPOSED SINK HAS ONLY HOT WATER,NO COLD WATER AND NOT DRAINING,STANDING WATER.MUST REPAIR BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITHIN 48 HRS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF LOD FOOD,DEBRIS:INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,2-DRY FOOD STORAGE UNITS,BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ,DEAD INSECTS,OLD FOOD INSIDE REAR STORAGE,FURNANCE ROOM,UNDER DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATESHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE DIRTY MOP SINK,DUST PAN,AND GARBAGE CAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LARGE UNCLEAN PIT IN REAR OF PREMISESNOT USING.MUST REMOVE .
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DOORS OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS , OLD FOOD.ALSO FOOD CART BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE ON FLOORS IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUST PROPERLY STORE ON SHELVING UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING IN WALL IN REAR PREP NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE LOSE,IN POOR REPAIR AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR,
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Apr 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STOVE TOP AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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: CLEAN FRONT WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE. REPAIR REAR WALL LEDGE BEHIND REAR REACH IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING NOZZLE AT REAR 3 COMP. AREA.
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Jul 19, 2012
Complaint
6 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 INTERIOR OF REAR COOLERS FANGUARDS, RUNNERS,ETC. CLEAN 2 TIER CART FRONT PREP AREA.CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND GRILL.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL AND FRYER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR.
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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.CLEAN WALL NEXT TO GRILL.
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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.CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPAIR REAR LIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY NEED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS NETS, BASEBALL CAPS ETC.
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Apr 26, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2011
Routine
5 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA, FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS, BEHIND PREP TABLES, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
4 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. PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, LIDS, BOWLS, ETC
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTICAL OUTLETS, IN WALL NEAR FRONT COUNTER, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPAIR DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
6 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COOLERS, 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (SPILLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC). REPAIR SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND BULB IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED GRILL, EXCESS CARDBOARD, ETC IN REAR STORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kingston's Jerk Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kingston's Jerk Chicken on file is from Oct 23, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kingston's Jerk Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kingston's Jerk Chicken.
Has Kingston's Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kingston's 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 Kingston's 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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