Conditional

Jamican Jerk Chicken

754 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 10, 2026

Jamican Jerk Chicken was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 10, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: No hand soap provide for employees restroom hand wash sink, instructed to provide at all times during operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Loose hot water knob for the hand wash sink faucet, instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Missing handle for 3-comp sink faucet hot water knob, instructed to install.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed missing thermometer inside 2 door cooling unit with cold hold attached without thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed working ingredients removed from original packaging stored in containers without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed hot water handle missing inside toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed garbage can inside unisex toilet room without covering. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed to provide food handler training certification for all food employees and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder to obtain allergen training and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler grilling approximately 5 lbs jerk chicken parts on an outside charcoal grill located in parking of the establishment during time of inspection to be served to customers. Instructed to discontinue use of outside equipment and prepare food only in approved prep area as required in order to protect food from potential contamination. Pic voluntarily discarded said food at this time. Must maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer inside 2 door cooling unit with cold hold attached without thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed working ingredients removed from original packaging stored in containers without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site for review during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling food without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site for testing sanitizer strength at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle missing inside toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage can inside unisex toilet room without covering. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout prep area with excessive splatter and dried food debris on heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certifcate posted for public view while preparing cabbage, mac and cheese, chicken and pork ribs. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler training certification for all food employees and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder to obtain allergen training and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the cold water faucet knob at the exposed hand sink in the prep area stripped; instructed to replace knob.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain the storage closet; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor of the walk in cooler; instructed to remove standing water.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate on premises and person not on duty. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that the city of chicago food service manager must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to provide lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employees to obtain training and retain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified managers on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training for all certified managers and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.