Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc

September 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: FOUND THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAD NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE/BEANS, MAC N CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND THE OUTER THERMOMETER ON THE WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE IT FIXED OR PLACE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND THE PLASTIC CONDIMENT BOTTLES ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND/OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2630089, DATED 01/21/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -37. THE LABELING ON THE REAR BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RELABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. -38. REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 - 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. -40. MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR WHEN HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME. -47. CAN OPENERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS. -47. RUBBER GASKETS ON REAR PRODUCE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. -55. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 21, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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