JAMAICAN JERK KING RESTAURANT INC.

Chicago Health Dept

206 E 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

10 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training

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 21

2025

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 21

2025

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2025

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2023

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & 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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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 17

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERFIABLE SANITATION TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Minor Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC NOT ON SITE

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

Minor Other

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 28

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND UNISEX HANDWASHING SINK DETACHING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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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