RestaurantLicence 2997408

Jordyn's Jerk Palace INC

10318 S Halsted St, Chicago 60628

Latest verdictPassSep 30, 2026 · 13 days ago

Inspections7since Nov 7, 2024

Fail rate42.9%3 of 7 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass57%
Conditional0%
Fail43%

7 inspections from 2024 to 2026 · hover a mark

20252026

PassSep 30, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  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.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found the plastic condiment bottles on top of the cooking equipment in the rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  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.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Found the storage racks next to the rear reach in coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust-free surface.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the interior of the fryers with charred materials on the surface. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  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.
FailSep 23, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  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.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  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
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  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.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found the plastic condiment bottles on top of the cooking equipment in the rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  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.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Found the storage racks next to the rear reach in coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust-free surface.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the interior of the fryers with charred materials on the surface. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  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.
10. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  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
PassJan 21, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain signage for hand washing to sinks.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  The labeling on the rear bulk ingredient containers is faded. Instructed to relabel containers and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Fly strips hanging from rear prep ceiling tiles. Instructed to remove and refrain from hanging fly strips in the prep areas. Maintain same.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  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.
6. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Can openers with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can openers.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Rubber gaskets on rear produce 2-door refrigerator is in poor repair. Instructed to replace rubber gaskets and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Water-stained ceiling tiles in prep and toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Area with hot water tank and mop sink is cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter and orgainze area. Maintain same.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors in the corners, under/around heavy equipment and sinks with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
PassJun 11, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11 observed a hole in the ceiling and rainwater dripping from the hole into a garbage can in the rear food prep area. Instructed to seal holes and do not allow rainwater to drip into the food prep area in order to avoid any possible contamination.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  2-402.11 observed the manager with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide while in the food prep area.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner by the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove cardboard and do not re-use single service articles.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed accumulated debris inside of the fryers and at the bottom of the hot holding units. Instructed to clean.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 observed a large hole in the wall in the utility room. Instructed to seal hole and make the surface smooth and easily cleanable.
FailJun 4, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings around the hot water heater in the utility room in the rear and observed about 3-5 live large flies flying around the food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11 observed a hole in the ceiling and rainwater dripping from the hole into a garbage can in the rear food prep area. Instructed to seal holes and do not allow rainwater to drip into the food prep area in order to avoid any possible contamination.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  2-402.11 observed the manager with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide while in the food prep area.
6. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner by the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove cardboard and do not re-use single service articles.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed accumulated debris inside of the fryers and at the bottom of the hot holding units. Instructed to clean.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 observed a large hole in the wall in the utility room. Instructed to seal hole and make the surface smooth and easily cleanable.
9. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  8-304.11(a) observed no most recent inspection report summary posted for the public's view. Instructed to always post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).
PassNov 14, 2024License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2" gap under north rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed fly strip hanging in ceiling in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove fly strip from prep area.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor in rear prepa area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged door gasket on two-door cooler in south prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and rear hand washing sink. Leaking drainpipe under front hand washing sink. Observed missing tank cover on toilet in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain .
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged floor tiles in prep areas, damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage and utility areas, stained ceiling tiles in washoroms. Instructed manager to replace all damaged floor tiles and seal all openings in walls and ceilings.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed bbq pit stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged and missing light shields in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed missing filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
FailNov 7, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observd dead mouse on glue board behind reach-in freezer and hand washing sink in south prep area. Instructed manager to remove.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on ledges and floor in south utlity closet, on floor along walls in south prep area, inside pan under water heater in north utility closet. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2" gap under north rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed fly strip hanging in ceiling in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove fly strip from prep area.
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor in rear prepa area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged door gasket on two-door cooler in south prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and rear hand washing sink. Leaking drainpipe under front hand washing sink. Observed missing tank cover on toilet in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain .
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged floor tiles in prep areas, damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage and utility areas, stained ceiling tiles in washoroms. Instructed manager to replace all damaged floor tiles and seal all openings in walls and ceilings.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed bbq pit stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged and missing light shields in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed missing filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain .

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5511×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
389×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
375×
Food properly labeled; original container
405×
Personal cleanliness
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
394×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
564×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2997408 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.