What is Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc's health inspection score?

Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc last inspected?

Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc have?

Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc

Name: Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc
Address: 6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 95

6500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #300 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTRMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PALLETS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS, DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOULTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED BEHIND REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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