JAMAICA JERK CHOICE.
1934 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
3 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 20 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 262025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DEEP CUTS AND DARK SPOTS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CHARCOAL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 72025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, VENITLATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS N PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, CABBAGE, YAMS) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 42024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANIATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, CABBAGE, YAMS) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STEAM TABLE(COOKED CABBAGE (95.1F), COOKED CHICKEN (97.3F), COOKED YAMS (104.1F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, OXTAILS (55.6F), GOAT (51.1F,) RICE (51.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
OBSERVED STEAM TABLE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 108F AND PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STEAM TABLE TO MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE AND PREP COOLER TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. BOTH STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER UNITS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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AUG 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,CABBAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS BY EMPLOYEE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING AT 0.0P.P.M.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZER IS NOW AT 100 P.P.M. DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 3LBS. CHICKEN WINGS - 84.9F.20LBS. FISH - 80.9F.10LBS. OX TAILS -110.9F.15LBS. CABBAGE-113.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)$430.48LBS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 68.0F INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.20LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN IS TORN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR BACKDOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .
MUST PUT FILTER BACK INTO PLACE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,CABBAGE,YAMS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:22 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242023FAILED19 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,CABBAGE,YAMS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:09 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.MOP BUCKET WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.YAMS 62.1F-65.3F.40LBS. FISH 61.9F-81.3F.15LBS. CABBAGE 58.5F-91.4F.40LBS. JERK CHICKEN 56.7F-84.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.105 LBS. $950.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.MACARONI & CHEESE- 63.3F.4LBS. CHICKEN STRIPS -48.9F.40LBS. -OX TAILS 78.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.54 LBS. $.355(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED).(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2569124 12/30/22 NOT CORRECTED #38- 6-202.15 :OBSERVED AN 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR RIGHT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.#58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
DEC 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-202.15 OBSERVED AN 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR RIGHT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
4-204.119 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR DRYING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-202.14 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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