Jims Original J Town
Last inspected: May 19, 2011
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Inspectors have visited Jims Original J Town four times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on May 19, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Jims Original J Town is from May 19, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
May 19, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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* 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTINTALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED 2ND TIME. CITATION ISSUED.
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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.NEED KNIFE RACK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN BOX FREEZER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOT DOG STEAMER,PIZZA HOLDER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ALSO IN RESTROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER TABLE REAR
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May 12, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED THE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN TOP FILLED WITH GREASE AND TRASH NEED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND AROUND THE GROUND. CITATION ISSUED.
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* 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.OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED.
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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.KNIFE STORED BETWEEN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZERS EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR RUNNERS, CLEANAND SANITIZE HOT DOG STEAMER, PIZZA HOLDER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALSO IN RESTROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS
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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.CLEAN CLUTTER FROM UNDER TABLE STORAGE.
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Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2010
License
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 MULTI TASKING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES PLASTIC GLOVES. i.e. COOKING,GIVING FOOD TO CUSTOMER, TAKING MONEY AND COOKING AGAIN. MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS.
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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 ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WHEN MADE TO ENSURE FIFO.
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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 COOLERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, GRILL, STEAM TABLE,DEEP FRYER.
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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, INCLUDING ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.
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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, CRACKS, CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE. i.e. HOLES UNDERTHE CASH REGISTER.
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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 THE 3 COMP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT.
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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 May 19, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jims Original J Town?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” 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?
No. Recent inspections at Jims Original J Town have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jims Original J Town 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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