Jimmy's Best
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2018
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Score
Jimmy's Best has been inspected three times since 2017. The most recent visit was on Jun 11, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Jimmy's Best is from Jun 11, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2018
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE IN FRONT PREP COOLER: RAW CHICKEN 55.6F, RAW HAMBURGER 53.2F, ITALIAN BEEF 52.8F, POLISH 53.7F, PHILLY MEAT 52.6F, STEAK 53.8F, POLISH 53.7F, SAUSAGE 53.4F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 28LBS AND $153 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER DESSERT DISPLAY CASE. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNIT. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, AND COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP), LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CHICKEN AND FISH PREP COOLER NEAR FRYERS. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY NECK OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER BY CASHIER AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN MOPS , DUST PAN INSIDE MOP SINK AND DIRTY WATER INSIDE MOP BUCKETS. MUST CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 8, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER AT THE REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE STORED AT FRONT DOOR AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREMISES NOT USING.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy's Best last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Best on file is from Jun 11, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Best?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Best.
Has Jimmy's Best's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jimmy's Best have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy's Best 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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