Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023
64
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent report on file is from Aug 2, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF, PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
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.
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND TOILET BASE IN THE WASHROOM. ALSO MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE THE PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
64
Dec 29, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED THE GREASE FRYER FILTER CART STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.EMPLOYEE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED TOMATO ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS NOR TOILET ROOM.EMPLOYEE WENT TO CAR TO RETRIEVE PAPER TOWELS FOR SINKS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR TOILET ROOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR FRYERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS,REAR PREP & STORAGE AREAS,MISSING CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR OFFICE AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM MOPSINK BASIN AND STORE PROPERLY,IN REAR METER CLOSET.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ESPECIALLY UNDER FRYERS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA ABOVE PIZZA BOXES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
32
Dec 6, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 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
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF(160.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BURNS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS, ASHES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
52
Dec 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
10
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
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF(160.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
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
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BURNS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS, ASHES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Nov 17, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO HOT WATER 65.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
10
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
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF(160.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
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
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2463609 ON 12-10-20: 39-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT REAR HAND SINK TO PREP TABLE.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED, MISSING WALL OUTLET NEAR PIZZA OVEN. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.56-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD FOR CONVEYOR PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BURNS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS, ASHES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
35
Dec 10, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM CONDENSER INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL OUTLET NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD FOR CONVEYOR PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
74
Dec 3, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON 1 OF 2 CANS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
54
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300659 7/2/2019 NOT CORRECTED.#38-REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #49-THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE PREP TABLES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#51- NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#53- NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55- FOUND THE WALLS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS AROUND THE SINKS. COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT.#55- CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN AREA BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING FROM INSIDE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON CART IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD NOTICED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON TOP OF FAUCET .
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM CONDENSER INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL OUTLET NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD FOR CONVEYOR PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
47
Jul 2, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD STORED IN THE MIDDLE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RAW CHICKEN (100LBS) TEMPS. RANGED FROM 50.1F TO 61.1F AND BEEF (15LBS) 58.5-60.2F (TOTAL APPROX. VALUE OF $150). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT MIDDLE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTIOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED IN SEVERAL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS (THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT COOLER) IN POOR REPAIR. THE MIDDLE COOLER RUBBER GASKETS IS HANGING AND THE ONE NEXT TO IT WITH THE CUTTING BOARD RIGHT DOOR COMES OFF THE HINGE WHEN OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE PREP TABLES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN AREA BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS AROUND THE SINKS. COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED REAR BULK FLOUR AND BREAD CRUMBS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD WORKERS WITH OUT BEARD NETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOX FRONT FREEZER NOT CLEAN/EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA1000367 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 21, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN, FISH, POTATOES(180.3F), GRAVY(181.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND CONTAINERS NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 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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Sep 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2017
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN COOKLINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 56.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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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 1/2 INCH OF DOOR GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION FOR DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT CAULKING AT WASHBOWL IN REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULKING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AT 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AND REPAIR/REPLACE BASEBOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken.
Has Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy's Best Fish and Chicken 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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