Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant

1644 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

American

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant since Mar 14, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2012

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 10, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 4, 2011

License

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER ON ELECTRICAL / PHONE CASE AT REAR AND ON WALL BY HOOD IN KITCHEN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON EXPOSE AND MOP SINKS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,TOILET,REAR EXIT DOOR AREA,AND IN THE FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM WITH HEAVY STAINS. SEAL UP HOLES ON FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM,AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR POST.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENING ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,OFFICE AREA,ETC.,INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT REAR EXIST DOOR,AND REMOVE SCOTCH TAPES USED IN SEALING OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION COVER MISSING ON HOOD. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND ON MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant on file is from Mar 14, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jenny's Gourmet Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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