Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings

9355 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
American
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2016
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings has three inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2016. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings since Sep 15, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings' latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT TRAYS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN PREP AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE. REPAIR COMPRESSOR LEAK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AIR CONDITIONING LEAK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 69F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARRTMENT 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 GYRO SAUCE 65.3F, LEAFY GREENS 60F, SLICED TOMATOES 59.5F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PACKAGED SALADS AND SLICED MELONS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT TRAYS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZETTS, SLICERS, FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN PREP AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE. REPAIR COMPRESSOR LEAK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AIR CONDITIONING LEAK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 9, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings on file is from Sep 15, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings.

Has Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jimmy's Famous Burgers & Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.