What is Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine's health inspection score?

Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine last inspected?

Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine was last inspected on November 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine have?

Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine has 26 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine safe to eat at?

Yes, Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine

Name: Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine
Address: 6319 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 93

6319 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/26/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 26, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

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

6319 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

3 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection6 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR NAKEISHA BROOKS. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER AND THE PREP TABLE COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA..APPROX 5 DROPPINGS BY THE HOT WATER UNIT..APPROX 10-15 BETWEEN THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE ONE DOOR COOLING UNIT.. OBSERVED APPROX 10 ANTS ON THE WALL AND FLOOR BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 11/21/2025 WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR NAKEISHA BROOKS. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATE OF 9/5/2025 WITH CORRECT BY DATE OF 10/15/2025 INSPECTION #2623363 VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND VIOLATION #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL BY RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 11/21/2025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med7 Basic

10 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, SALMON 54.6F, CHICKEN 53.1F, PASTA 52.0F, BEEF 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AND $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3-COMPARMENT SINK WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED OVERHEAD CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING ONTO CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MISSING/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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