Jim's Restaurant and Deli
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Jim's Restaurant and Deli stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Jim's Restaurant and Deli's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Whole fried chicken breasts and chopped chicken breasts on production line 50F kept in hotel pans on table; per person in charge have been outside of active refrigeration for an hour placed into an ice bath to cool to 41F. Hold TCS foods at 41F or below or 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: V&D procedures or kit were not able to be produced during the inspection; person in charge states they will order a new one; provide V&D cleanup procedures.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: There are desserts and pastries that customers can access without staff assistance that do not have allergen labels; provide allegen labels on desserts and pastries accessible to customers.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The exterior of the doors of multiple refrigerators on the first floor and in the basement are encrusted in soils; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 7/13. New hood sticker attached but not stamped with date of service or expiration. Follow up with hood company.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped foods from previous day without date marking- rice chicken salad. Date all prepped foods held over 24 hours to ensure product rotation.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked foods in plastic containers covered with plastic. Uncovered and spread out in metal pan. Cool cooked foods uncovered to allow for rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under shelveing in basement. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 7/13
590.006/6-501.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door wide open. Provide screen or keep door closed to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked foods in plastic containers with lids: pot pie filling 100F pasta 90F vegetables 68F All foods cooked in last hour. Spread out into shallow metal pans Pot pie filling 80F after 15 minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Potatoes and debris under dunnage rack in basement. Clean and remove dropped food to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 7/7
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping towels on counter at cookline. Store wiping towels in sanitizer solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Buffalo mac and cheese removed from oven at 98F for hot holding. Returned to oven for reheating to 171F. Reheat all foods for hot holding to 165F prior to placing into hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods cooling coveredin plastic containers in refrigerator. Chicken soup 135F chicken breast 80F Chicken breast cooked in the last hour. Spread out cooked foods on metal pans to cool thoroughly. Do not cover until cooled to 41F within time requirements
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline equipment with soils and debris. Breakfast station refrigerator with spills and soils. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mice on traps in basement. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer and refrigerator floors lined with soiled cardboard. Discontinue using cardboard to cover floors.
590.004/4-101.19-C
67
May 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at 72F to 81F. PIC will need to properly hot hold or cool to below 41F. Eggs stored on cooking line at 71F. PIC removed and will cold hold at or below 45F going forward.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap at hand sink on cooking line. Dispenser was empty. PIC was addressing.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The small returns on the hood at front counter have a build up of dust. The filters above cooking equipment and hood sticker ok. Please clean the returns
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a door sweep on the back door by stairs to basement. This will help with any pest issues. PIC will need to replace broken or missing wall tiles next to dishwasher.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean in place equipment. Dishwasher visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label small and large bulk food containers in back prep room. A lot of spice containers did not have labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken/raw eggs observed being left out on counter tops at room temperature. Discontinue and store all foods at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the basement walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jim's Restaurant and Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jim's Restaurant and Deli on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jim's Restaurant and Deli?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jim's Restaurant and Deli.
How does Jim's Restaurant and Deli compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Jim's Restaurant and Deli most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Jim's Restaurant and Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jim's Restaurant and Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jim's Restaurant and Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jim's Restaurant and Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jim's Restaurant and Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants