Jimmys Best
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2018, Jimmys Best has 12 inspections in the public record. On Aug 22, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CUT GYROS IN A PAN AT 78.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2LBS.$6. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED )(COS)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK,NO WATER IN NONE OF THE COMPARTMENT JUST SOAPY TOWEL WITH WATER AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND STORE ON DISH RACKS.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S AT SINK,MUST SET-UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS. COLESLAW AT 45.1F-48.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $8.60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPT OF SERVICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPZ. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTER ON AND ON TOP OF UNUSED SLUSH MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM ALSO APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZED FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SEVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO GET PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION ARRIVED WITH TOWELS AT 3:50 P.M. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS SHOWN TO ME AT 4:51 P.M.(COS)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID MISSING ON 1 OF 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS ATORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZR MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR(ATTACHED FROM WALL)ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES and large LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA: ON THE WALL, RACK, INSIDE BAG OF DIRTY APRONS, ON BOXES AND AROUND 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH. ALSO NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FLIES INSIDE DIRTY APRON SACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND/OR WRAP SACK TIGHTER TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE CART NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR(ATTACHED FROM WALL)ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SINK DRAINS, FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND FRYERS AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, STORAGE SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(ITALIAN BEEF 174.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER GLASS DOOR SHATTERED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR(ATTACHED FROM WALL)ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD VERY DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(ITALIAN BEEF 187.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Apr 14, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(GRAVY 180.2, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS FOR RETAIL SALE IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM RETAIL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PIC IN CHARGE HAD EMPLOYEE BRING TEST TO RESTAURANT BY END OF INSPECTION-COS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 16, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THE EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IF CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 12, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501-11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THE EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmys Best last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmys Best on file is from Aug 22, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmys Best?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jimmys Best.
Has Jimmys Best's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmys Best have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmys Best means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jimmys Best inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmys Best is inspected around two times per year on average.
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