What is Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc's health inspection score?

Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc last inspected?

Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc was last inspected on September 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc have?

Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc has 43 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc safe to eat at?

Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc

Name: Jamaican Jerk King Restaurant Inc
Address: 206 E 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 56

206 E 35TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

Chinatown

Ranked #373 of 459 in Chinatown

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 2, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

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

206 E 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

3 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Sep

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. 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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
"OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF CABBAGE AND CARROTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PREP TABLES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND THE OPENING UNDER THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Med4 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

42/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMRTER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF CABBAGE AND AND CARROTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PREP TABLES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COPY OF PEST CONTROL ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER, WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF CERTIFIED PEST TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR USING PESTICIDES, A RECORD OF ALL VISITS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND THE OPENING UNDER THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED 5 BURNED OUT CIGARETTES ON SITE. ONE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER. 2 ON THE BAG OF CHARCOAL BRIQUETS NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2 ON A SHELF UNDER THE IN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA LOCATED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CIGARETTES FROM FACILITY AND REFRAIN FROM SMOKING ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2025* (MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING OPERATING BUSINESS HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE TO GO CONTAINERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE RESTROOM JUST ABOVE THE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585376 DATED:11/17/2023; #48 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. #60 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537261 DATED: 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERFIABLE SANITATION TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BENEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537261 DATED: 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED AND ONE COMING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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