What is Carribean Jerk Palace's health inspection score?

Carribean Jerk Palace has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carribean Jerk Palace last inspected?

Carribean Jerk Palace was last inspected on March 27, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carribean Jerk Palace have?

Carribean Jerk Palace has 45 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carribean Jerk Palace safe to eat at?

Carribean Jerk Palace has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Carribean Jerk Palace

Name: Carribean Jerk Palace
Address: 3792 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 67

3792 W 79TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/27/2024

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Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 27, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

25 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

3792 W 79TH ST , Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, EAST KITCHEN PREP HANDWASH SINK, AND WEST PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 30 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30 LBS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BOTH FURNACE/BOILER ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−35 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND SPICES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND DRY GOODS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE PRMISES: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BULK ROLLING STORAGE CANTAINER, NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED IN THE REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND DRY GOODS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Med8 Basic

14 total

44/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA ON WEST END NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT STEAM TABLE: CABBAGE MIX AT 123F, OXTAIL AT 127.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 88.5, GREENS/MEAT MIX AT 118.9F, TURKEY TIP AT 80.9F, RICE AT 123.7F, GREEN BEANS AT 122.3F. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS WERE APPROXIMATELY AT 113 POUNDS AND AT A APPROXIMATE COST OF $810 DOLLARS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
RAW CHICKEN AT 56.3F ON COUNTER AND UNREFRIGERATED, APPROX. 20LBS $100 VALUE. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. OVER 15 LARGE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON FLY (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−56 pts

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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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