- Current
- 0
- Violations
- 97
- Corrections
- 0
- Inspections
- 16
- Failures
- 9
- Pests
- 8
Last Inspection
Dec 24, 2025, 12:00 AMNo ViolationsPass
Dec 24, 2025Pass
No ViolationsNo Violations During This Inspection
Nearby Pest Activity
7 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
roaches!0ft away · 311 · 3mo ago
flies!33ft away · 311 Chicago · 7mo ago- flies!66ft away · 311 Chicago · 8mo ago
- roaches! dead0ft away · 311 · 10mo ago
- roaches!0ft away · 311 · 10mo ago
- flies!0ft away · 311 · 1y ago
- roaches!0ft away · 311 · 1y ago
Violation Categories
🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
🍴Equipment & Utensils18
🐀Pest Activity12
🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
🚰Plumbing & Water3
Inspection Timeline
Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass
+16 more inspections available
Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.
🐛 Report an issueFrequently Asked Questions
Has Tropic Island Jerk Chicken passed its last health inspection?
Yes, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken passed its most recent health inspection on December 24, 2025.
How many health violations does Tropic Island Jerk Chicken have?
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has 97 total health violations across 16 inspections on record.
How often is Tropic Island Jerk Chicken inspected?
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has been inspected 16 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
Has Tropic Island Jerk Chicken ever failed a health inspection?
Yes, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has failed 9 out of 16 health inspections (56% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
Does Tropic Island Jerk Chicken have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has 8 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 7 rodent findings (rats or mice), 3 cockroach findings, 7 fly or insect findings.
Is Tropic Island Jerk Chicken safe to eat at?
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken passed its most recent health inspection on December 24, 2025. The restaurant has 97 total violations across 16 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.
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