Jims Original J Town

1137 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60621

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Jims Original J Town has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Jims Original J Town since Sep 8, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS WHEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT FIFO IS WORKING PROPERLY. VIOLATION ABATED

Sep 7, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. NOTED EMPLOYEES MULTITASKING WITHOUT WASH HANDS AND OR CHANGING GLOVES. MUST ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS. i.e.COOKING TAKING MONEY AND COOKING AGAIN.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS WHEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT FIFO IS WORKING PROPERLY.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND COOLING EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ALSO DETAIL STEAM TABLE AND DEEP FRYER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.

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 CREACK, CREVICES PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE.

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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK AND CLEAN OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM.

May 28, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND TEN POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN DRYED OUT AND UNCOVERED IN THETWO DOOR COOLER. EMPLOYEE DISPOSED OF THE CHICKEN. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(B) H000056226 COURT DATE JULY-08-2010 10:AM 400W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SREVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN.

Jan 25, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jan 19, 2010

License

3 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT. HAS PEELING PAINT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jims Original J Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jims Original J Town on file is from Sep 8, 2010. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jims Original J Town?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jims Original J Town.

Has Jims Original J Town's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jims Original J Town have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jims Original J Town 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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