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Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef

7544 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2015
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Jun 5, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef is from Jun 5, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (IE ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN, HOT DOG, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIVIDER BETWEEN PIZZA PREP AND CUSTOMER/PUBLIC IN FRONT PREP AREA.------ MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ON KITCHEN HOOD.--------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR AREA OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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67
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen area ceiling had hole, peeling plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
78
May 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in rear hallway, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
41
82
Mar 26, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. FLOOR AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
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. UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef on file is from Jun 5, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef.

Has Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jimmy's Beef — Jimmy's Homemade Italian Beef 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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