Mar 13, 2026 Canvass
- 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH THAWING OUT ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING OUT FOOD IS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.
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876 Jamaican Jerk Restaurant: health inspection history
9044 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
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- Address
- 9044 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
- Also known as
- 876 Jamaican Jerk
- Facility type
- Restaurant
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Latest result
- Pass on Mar 13, 2026
- License number
- 2890430
- Latest inspection
- Mar 13, 2026 (Canvass)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Jan 27, 2023 to Mar 13, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 21 violations were listed in total.
Inspection history
Mar 20, 2025 Canvass
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS IN FRONT DOOR FRAME TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR IN GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UPPER WALL & CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM ALONG WALL & PIPE IN REAR FOOD GARAGE STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Jun 14, 2024 Canvass
- 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READT TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED MACARONI & CHESSE-131.7F.5LBS. COOKED RED BEANS & RICE-126.5F.25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 95.5F-104.9F IN SEVERAL PANS AND POTS ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.35LBS. $120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
- 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK.
- 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.
- 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Jan 27, 2023 License
- 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.