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Jamaica Jerk Villa: health inspection history

2216 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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Address: 2216 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Mar 3, 2026
License number: 2464558
Latest inspection: Mar 3, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 8 inspections, Aug 8, 2023 to Mar 3, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 4 × Fail. 40 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Mar 3, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

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

Feb 24, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ONE.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Feb 4, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 30, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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.…

Jan 28, 2025 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
19.PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDINGInspector comment: 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…
21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 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
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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…

Jun 13, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LIDS MISSING ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Aug 29, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Aug 8, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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.
3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: 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.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN DRAINS SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.