Jamaican Jerk Hut
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
61
Score
The Jamaican Jerk Hut, located at 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a public health inspection on February 25, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 61, with one critical violation, one major violation, and five minor violations noted. Specific areas addressed during the inspection included adequate handwashing facilities, the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and the proper storage of in-use utensils.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed in a hand wash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: the utensils were moved to the dish washing area.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm and worker was observed rinsing wares after sanitizing them, diluting the solution in the process of doing so. Corrective action: worker stopped rinsing wares after sanitizing and the sanitizing solution was remade.
46.731
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scoops in the bulk ingredients in the common storage area were observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. Corrective action: the scoops were readjusted.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelves in the 2 door reach-in fridge with clear doors. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease and dust observed on the hood and fire suppression lines in the food prep area. -Debris observed in the microwave in the food prep area. -Debris observed on the interior of the under counter fridge in the food prep area. -Stains observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor under the shelf in the common storage area located at the rear of the facility. -Debris observed on the floor under the 3-bay sink. -Residue observed in a floor corner under the 2 bay sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee items observed stored on the top of the chest freezer rather than in a designated area. New Violation.
46.981(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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