Jamican Jerk Chicken
754 W GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2862480
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Loose hot water knob for the hand wash sink faucet, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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).
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Missing handle for 3-comp sink faucet hot water knob, instructed to install.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 6, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AND PERSON NOT ON DUTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 8, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.