Tropic Island Jerk Chicken at 553 E 79th ST in Chicago has 18 health inspections on record. 10 of those inspections resulted in failures (56% failure rate). A total of 110 violations have been recorded. 8 pest-related citations on record, including evidence of rodents (rats or mice) and cockroaches and flies or insects. The most recent inspection on July 9, 2026 resulted in a pass.

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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

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DBA: Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

553 E 79th ST, Chicago, IL 60619

License #2762149โ€ขInspected 16 days ago
Current
0
Violations
110
Corrections
0
Inspections
18
Failures
10
Pests
8

Last Inspection

Jul 9, 2026Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

6 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 7mo ago
  • flies!
    33ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 11mo ago
  • flies!
    66ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 11mo ago
  • roaches! dead
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • flies!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago

Inspection Timeline

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has Tropic Island Jerk Chicken passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken passed its most recent health inspection on July 9, 2026.
    How many health violations does Tropic Island Jerk Chicken have?
    Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has 110 total health violations across 18 inspections on record.
    How often is Tropic Island Jerk Chicken inspected?
    Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has been inspected 18 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 10 out of 18 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: 8 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 July 9, 2026. The restaurant has 110 total violations across 18 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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