Jimmy Green's

823 -825 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Jimmy Green's has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 22, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Nov 22, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 20, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER MAIN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART WHERE IT COULD BE MONITORED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE NORTH KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ITEMS IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR BETTER ORGANIZE THE ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE. NEW BLADE NEEDED ON CAN OPENER MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEEN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT COOKING AREA AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN C0OLERS, GUNS IN THE FRONT BAR, THE CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACK AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND WALLS UNDER/AROUND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 24, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE/IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. SANITIZING OF UTENSILS WIIL BE DONE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE/3COMPARTMENT SINKS. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE DISHMACHINE FROM KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Green's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Green's on file is from Nov 22, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy Green's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Green's.

Has Jimmy Green's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Green's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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