Jimmie Gs on Kedzie

307 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Jimmie Gs on Kedzie's record stops at Jan 29, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Jimmie Gs on Kedzie on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2020

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION PIPE FROM THE FURNACE WITH INSULATION COVER IN DISREPAIR AND THE BOARDED UP ARE FROM A VENTILATION FAN NOT SEALED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OFFICE CHAIRS, CRATES, ETC IN THE REAR OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jan 22, 2020

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.7F, WALK IN FREEZER AT 38.1F, AND HOT HOLDING AT 125.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COOLING, HEATING AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANUP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA OR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANER AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION PIPE FROM THE FURNACE WITH INSULATION COVER IN DISREPAIR AND THE BOARDED UP ARE FROM A VENTILATION FAN NOT SEALED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OFFICE CHAIRS, CRATES, ETC IN THE REAR OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmie Gs on Kedzie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmie Gs on Kedzie on file is from Jan 29, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmie Gs on Kedzie?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmie Gs on Kedzie.

Has Jimmie Gs on Kedzie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmie Gs on Kedzie have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jimmie Gs on Kedzie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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