What is Caribbean Jerk Joint's health inspection score?

Caribbean Jerk Joint has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caribbean Jerk Joint last inspected?

Caribbean Jerk Joint was last inspected on December 6, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caribbean Jerk Joint have?

Caribbean Jerk Joint has 33 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caribbean Jerk Joint safe to eat at?

Yes, Caribbean Jerk Joint has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Caribbean Jerk Joint serve?

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

Official Health Record

Caribbean Jerk Joint

Name: Caribbean Jerk Joint
Address: 1400 E 47TH DR, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 86

1400 E 47TH DR, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/6/2024

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0Excellent

Caribbean•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 91% of caribbean restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Dec 6, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1400 E 47TH DR, Chicago, IL 60653

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

11 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

10 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK OPEN SEAMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE INFESTATION ON PREMISES, OVER 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR BY THE FREEZER, STEAMTABLE, BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK, IN WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER WASHROOM SINK AND IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR TESTING SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZNG; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL IN REAR AREA OF PREP KITCHEN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LARGE HOLES AND SPACES IN DRY WALL NEAR WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN IN REAR AREA. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN TRAP AND PAINT EXTERIOR IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTA

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND A PLASTIC CUP INSIDE OF SINK AS A DRAINSTOPPER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RUBBER OR METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN IN REAR AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN IN REAR AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN TRAP AND PAINT EXTERIOR IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK (A NEW ONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED); INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK (A NEW ONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED); INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionFail

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND A PLASTIC CUP INSIDE OF SINK AS A DRAINSTOPPER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RUBBER OR METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR TESTING THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN IN REAR AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK (A NEW ONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED); INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN TRAP AND PAINT EXTERIOR IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 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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