Chicago · Official inspection records
6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC · 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC · 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DISCARD BROKEN WHITE MICROWAVE ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC · 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158358 ON 05/30/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL. (34)MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN,CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (38)MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DISCARD BROKEN WHITE MICROWAVE ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC · 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN,CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC · 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICA JERK SPICE, INC · 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL DESSERTS PROPERLY. LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, ESTABLISHMENT NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO SELL BY DATE RECOMMENDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL AREA ALONG WALLBASE IN UTILITY CLOSET UNDER SINK THAT ATTACHES TO WALL. MUST BE SEALED TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Local context · Chicago
172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1909392.
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