SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JORDYN'S JERK PALACE INC.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

10318 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Nov 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21
2026
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING TO SINKS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

THE LABELING ON THE REAR BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RELABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM REAR PREP CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING FLY STRIPS IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 - 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR WHEN HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

CAN OPENERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REAR PRODUCE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

AREA WITH HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGAINZE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

JUN 11
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING AND RAINWATER DRIPPING FROM THE HOLE INTO A GARBAGE CAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND DO NOT ALLOW RAINWATER TO DRIP INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 4
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE REAR AND OBSERVED ABOUT 3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING AND RAINWATER DRIPPING FROM THE HOLE INTO A GARBAGE CAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND DO NOT ALLOW RAINWATER TO DRIP INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

NOV 14
2024
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP UNDER NORTH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK. LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED MISSING TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHOROMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BBQ PIT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 7
2024
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVD DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES AND FLOOR IN SOUTH UTLITY CLOSET, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN SOUTH PREP AREA, INSIDE PAN UNDER WATER HEATER IN NORTH UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP UNDER NORTH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK. LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED MISSING TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHOROMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BBQ PIT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

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