What is Jamaica Jerk Villa's health inspection score?

Jamaica Jerk Villa has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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 Villa last inspected?

Jamaica Jerk Villa was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jamaica Jerk Villa have?

Jamaica Jerk Villa has 40 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jamaica Jerk Villa safe to eat at?

Yes, Jamaica Jerk Villa has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jamaica Jerk Villa serve?

Jamaica Jerk Villa serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jamaica Jerk Villa

Name: Jamaica Jerk Villa
Address: 2216 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 91

2216 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Excellent

Caribbean•Chinatown

Ranked #84 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 96% of caribbean restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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.

Location

2216 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ONE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

19PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A MEHTOD OF REHEATED FOR FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS OXTAILS, SWEET POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES, CURRY CHICKEN, GOAT, AND CABBAGE WERE FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 43.0F-79.8F. ALSO, OBSERVED PLATE OF CHICKEN BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER AT 132.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REHEATED TO A PROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 165F AND THEN PUT ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNITS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO RAPIDLY REHEAT TCS FOODS. THE PLATE FOR THE CUSTOMER WAS DISCARDED. ALL THE FOOD ITEMS WERE RETURNED ON THE STOVE TO BE PROPERLY REHEATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A PAN OF RICE AND PEAS (79.8F) NOT DIRECTLY INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $90 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER AND NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE LIDS MISSING ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
UNABLE TO PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES EXCEPT ONE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A BOX IN THE PANTRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN A REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN DRAINS SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LONG VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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