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TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN

553 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60619

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
July 9, 2026
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (4)

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.------ 4-101.19// OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, DEGREASE AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING.NOTED BROKEN BASE BOARDS ON SOUTH WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.