Did Tropic Island Jerk Chicken pass its last health inspection?

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken at 553 E 79th St was inspected on Jul 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 10 times.

What violations were cited at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVI

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

553 E 79th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 9, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 9, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 9, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 24, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2020	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken — questions

Did Tropic Island Jerk Chicken pass its last health inspection?: Tropic Island Jerk Chicken at 553 E 79th St was inspected on Jul 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 10 times.
What violations were cited at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVI
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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