Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2019
70
Score
Going back to 2010, Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc has 10 inspections in the public record. On Apr 26, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 26, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT THREE-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND ROLLING CARTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.
56
70
Apr 19, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
48
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART NEAR HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED BLENDER AND CAKE PANS ON SHELVING UNIT ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT(ICE CREAM MACHINE, ETC) IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.
56
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT THREE-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND ROLLING CARTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON UTILITY LINES ALONG WALLS AND CEILING FIXTURES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
35
Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, FURNACE, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL.
38
86
Sep 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL AND IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS AND ALONG SHELVING UNITS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
82
Oct 23, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, TALKING ON THE PHONE AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ONCE TOLD TO WASH HANDS HE WENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS. ALSO, ANSWERED THE PHONE WHILE WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
6
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, WHIPPED CREAM, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (USED AND UNUSED) STORAGE RACKS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER AND PROVIDE MISSING COVING BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE REAR AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. -MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT/SINKS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER IN THE REAR, THE OFFICE AND FRONT PREP AREA.
41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
45
52
Dec 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR FRONT DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL DISPLAY CASES AND COOLERS.
40
78
Oct 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTERS OVER FRYERS NEED TO PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN COOLER FANGUARD COVER FRONT, CLEAN STOVE TOP, CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER WEST WALL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN REAR WALL VENT DUSTY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 1 LIGHT OUT FRONT AND REAR NEED TO REPLACE.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, NEED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
37
78
Aug 2, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN WASHROOM.
35
95
Jul 26, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74010 COURT DATE 8-25-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES.
33
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILNG TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
74
Jul 26, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
31
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. REPAIR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL.
32
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR.
34
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
35
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc on file is from Apr 26, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc.
Has Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies Etc means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
Nearby Restaurants