Little Jamacia Jerk Cuisine

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest and insect in the following areas: approx 15-20 mouse droppings behind the deep freezer and the prep table cooling unit in the rear prep area..approx 5 droppings by the hot water unit..approx 10-15 between the two door reach in freezer and the one door cooling unit.. Observed approx 10 ants on the wall and floor between the one compartment sink and the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas, instructed to contact pest control and have service before return inspection date of 11/21/2025 with pest control service sheet provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment with a build up of grease on the sides. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of items on the floor of the rear storage closet area. Instructed to organize and elevate items from the floor at least six inches as a means of being able to properly clean and prevent possible harboring space for pest and or insects.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and dust on the hood ventilation system and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations still not corrected from inspection date of 9/5/2025 with correct by date of 10/15/2025 inspection #2623363 violation #47 4-501.11 observed damaged gasket on prep cooler door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain and violation #55 6-501.11 observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Instructed to repair all by return inspection date of 11/21/2025 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no operable thermometer inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on prep cooler door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 55.1f. Instructed manager to repair cooler and maintain 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no operable thermometer inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on prep cooler door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet of 3-comparment sink wrapped in duct tape and leaking drainpipe on rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed overhead condensation line leaking onto chest freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; instructed to clean to remove dust.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior bottom of the freezer in the rear prep area needs cleaning; intructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; instructed to clean to remove dust observed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Some vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few filters above the cooking equipment missing/poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed hand sink in the rear prep area; repair leak.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hood system above the cooking equipment. Clean ceiling vents where needed to remove dust.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Premises has no thermometers for measuring food temperatures. Must provide. Riority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in equipment.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: No protection at outer exterior door to prevent pest and rodent entry upon exterior door being opened. Must provide.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Premises has no chemical sanitizing kit or test strips. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow device at mop sink.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female employees.