Jimmys
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2022
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Score
Jimmys has been inspected 10 times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2022. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jimmys dates to Mar 23, 2022.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jimmys' 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ABOVE TOMATOES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (R.A.W.) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FISH BREADING MIX, CHICKEN BREADING MIX AND LEMON PEPPER SEASONING NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WHILE WEARING A BASEBALL HAT WITH AT LEAST 5 TO 7 INCHES OF HAIR HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HANGING HAIR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC FAUX CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVES USED TO PREP/BREAD CHICKEN AND FISH, ALUMINUM FOIL ON GYRO BROILER MACHINE, DUSTY CARDBOARD ABOVE FRONT COUNTER USED AS A WIND BLOCKER AND CARDBOARD LINING ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LINING AS IT CAN NOT BE CLEANED PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT FIXTURES OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER STOVE AND FRYERS. SEVERAL BURNED OUT BULBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN ON THE PREP TABLE AT 63.0F AND GYRO MEAT AT 62.6F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR HIGHER OR 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CHICKEN AND GYRO MEAT. 10LBS VALUED AT $35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED: FACE MASK, GLOVES AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM DEC. 11, 2018 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #60
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL AND PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER A PREP TABLE AND BEHIND A DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM TERMINIX WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE AND VALID LICENSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL AND FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AVOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SOME CEILING VENTS OBSERVED WITH DUST; MUST CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PERSON WALK THROUGH THE PREP AREA AND GRAB SOME FRENCH FRIES WITH THEIR BARE HAND OUT OF A LARGER PAN OF FRENCH FRIES AND EAT THEM. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW EATING FROM BULK COOKED FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE SPRAYER HOSE IN DISREPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE TOP LOADING ICEE MACHINE WITHOUT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE THE ICEE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED PERSONNEL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW UNAPPROVED PERSONNAL IN THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, GRILL, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND COOLERS. PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, BEHIND AND UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. UNDER CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. WALLS BEHIND GRILL, FRYER AND 3 COMP SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ALSO, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THE CORRECT THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMP SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AREA OF PREP COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST FINISH WALLS IN FRONT AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA NOT IN PLACE,CAULKING AT HAND SINK LOOSE IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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Jan 27, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL .OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMP SINK AND WATER IS POOLING ALL OVER THE FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SINK WELL LEAKING WHEN WATER IS ON AT SINK NOT STAYING IN SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AREA OF PREP COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST FINISH WALLS IN FRONT AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA NOT IN PLACE,CAULKING AT HAND SINK LOOSE IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmys on file is from Mar 23, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmys?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jimmys.
Has Jimmys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmys have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmys 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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