Jimmy's Lunch Box

3110 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

American

Last inspected: May 3, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated May 3, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since May 3, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jimmy's Lunch Box is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 3, 2010

License

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2010

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Rusty surfaces, rawwood. Must paint all raw wood with a non-toxic paint. Remove rust from cooking equipment. Repair condensor in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Detail clean all equipment i.e., cooler/freezer, grills etc.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Paint floors through-out i.e., inside walk-in cooler. Floors must be smooth dry (no water) easy cleanable with no holes. Replace all missing floor drain covers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Seal all holes on walls/ceilings making walls/ceiling smooth & easy cleanable without holes, crack opening around and pipes/electrical work.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Provide self closing device on toilet door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. All cooking equipment must be under ventiation hood provide filters for hood. Provide electrical ventilation system for toilet area. Provide washbowl inside washroom under city pressure with hot & cold running water. Provide drain boards for 3 compartment sinks.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Provide thermometers inside all cooler/freezers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Remove all clutter/organize. Removing unnecessary articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy's Lunch Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Lunch Box on file is from May 3, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Jimmy's Lunch Box's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy's Lunch Box have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jimmy's Lunch Box means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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