MAR 13
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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876 JAMAICAN JERK RESTAURANT.
EAT. 86/100
9044 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 13, 2026 · passed
Passed all 4 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FISH THAWING OUT ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING OUT FOOD IS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.
MAR 202025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS IN FRONT DOOR FRAME TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR IN GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UPPER WALL & CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM ALONG WALL & PIPE IN REAR FOOD GARAGE STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA.
JUN 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READT TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED MACARONI & CHESSE-131.7F.5LBS. COOKED RED BEANS & RICE-126.5F.25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 95.5F-104.9F IN SEVERAL PANS AND POTS ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.35LBS. $120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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