IsTheKitchenClean?
HomeยทBlogยทAboutยทContact

Inspections by Neighborhood

  • Lincoln Park
  • Lakeview
  • West Loop
  • Gold Coast
  • Old Town
  • Wrigleyville
  • River North
  • Wicker Park
  • Logan Square
  • Bucktown
  • Fulton Market
  • Streeterville
  • The Loop
  • Andersonville
  • Pilsen
  • Hyde Park
  • Chinatown
  • North Side
  • Northwest Side
  • West Side
  • South Loop
  • South Side
  • Southwest Side
  • Far South Side

Inspections by Violation

  • Rodents
  • Roaches
  • Mold
  • Sewage
  • Temperature
  • Chemical
  • Expired Food
  • Sanitation

IsTheKitchenClean displays publicly available food inspection data from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Trending rankings and summaries are automated interpretations of that data and are not official health department assessments. Inspection findings reflect conditions at a specific point in time and may not represent current conditions at a restaurant.

Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc

Restaurant

10318 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

South Side

Nov 14, 2024 โ€” License re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Gap under rear door and fly strip in prep area create pest entry risks.

Key Findings

  • Half-inch gap under north rear door and fly strip in prep area create pest entry points.
  • Raw chicken boxes stored directly on floor instead of elevated six inches.
  • Leaking faucets on 3-compartment sink, rear hand washing sink, and drainpipe under front hand washing sink; missing toilet tank cover.
  • Damaged floor tiles, baseboards, and ceiling tiles throughout prep and storage areas; unused BBQ pit stored outside attracting pests.

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

Was this report useful? Get an alert when this restaurant fails again, tell people what happened to you, or send the link to someone.

Be specific. Keep it to what you saw or experienced.

Loading discussion...

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

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP UNDER NORTH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA.

Viewing inspection from Nov 14, 2024 ยท Show current spotlight โ†’

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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Sep 23, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Jan 21, 2026Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations
Jun 11, 2025Pass

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

7 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 4, 2025Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Nov 14, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Nov 7, 2024Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

11 violations