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Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc

Restaurant

10318 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

South Side

Nov 7, 2024 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Inspector found over 100 mouse droppings scattered throughout kitchen and utility areas, plus a dead mouse.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Extensive rodent infestation with droppings on ledges, floors, and inside equipment in multiple areas; manager ordered to call exterminator and sanitize all affected spaces.
  • Dead mouse found on glue board behind freezer and hand-washing sink in prep area.
  • Half-inch gap under rear door allows pest entry; manager instructed to seal all outer openings.
  • Raw chicken boxes stored directly on floor in prep area instead of elevated 6 inches as required.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVD DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Inspection History

Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 30, 2026.

Sep 30, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Sep 23, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Jan 21, 2026Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations
Jun 11, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 4, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Nov 14, 2024Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Nov 7, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

11 violations