SEP 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JAMAICAN JERK KING RESTAURANT INC.
BEAT. 18/100
206 E 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
AUG 212025FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2025
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
"OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
APR 212025PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2025
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF CABBAGE AND CARROTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PREP TABLES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND THE OPENING UNDER THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112025FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2025
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMRTER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF CABBAGE AND AND CARROTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PREP TABLES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COPY OF PEST CONTROL ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER, WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF CERTIFIED PEST TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR USING PESTICIDES, A RECORD OF ALL VISITS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND THE OPENING UNDER THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED 5 BURNED OUT CIGARETTES ON SITE. ONE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER. 2 ON THE BAG OF CHARCOAL BRIQUETS NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2 ON A SHELF UNDER THE IN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA LOCATED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CIGARETTES FROM FACILITY AND REFRAIN FROM SMOKING ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2025* (MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE
MAY 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING OPERATING BUSINESS HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE TO GO CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE RESTROOM JUST ABOVE THE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
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NOV 302023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 282023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585376 DATED:11/17/2023; #48 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. #60 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537261 DATED: 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 172023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERFIABLE SANITATION TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537261 DATED: 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC NOT ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHIKEN, FISH, BEEF) INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE SUCH FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BACK DOORS PREVENTING FULL CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOME FORM OF CLOSURE TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN CHICKEN COOLER WITH LARGE BINS ON THE FLOOR STACKED WITH RAW WOOD SPACERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINKS WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET BASE. ONE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND THE OTHER ONE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING.
DEC 282020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR AND DOUBLE DOOR REAR DOOR. PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND UNISEX HANDWASHING SINK DETACHING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET BROKEN AND STAINED THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND STAINED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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