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JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE

5159 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561185

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509601

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER THE SEWAGE WASTE LINES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA CUTTING STATION. CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PIZZA CUTTING TABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PIZZA CUTTING STATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501125

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND SALADS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SEVERAL TYPES OF PIZZAS STORED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 66-79F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BEVERAGES STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER THE SEWAGE WASTE LINES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA CUTTING STATION. CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PIZZA CUTTING TABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PIZZA CUTTING STATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2355975 ON 12/27/19 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. 55 - NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PIECES OF EQUIPMENT OR UNUSED ARTICLES TO REMOVE HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. 56 - MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISH WASHING AREA. 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355975

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, SALAD,SLICED TOMATOES)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED BAKING MIXER EQUIPMENT TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CLEAN WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MAST REPLACE BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE CAULKING ON WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTION IN DISH WASHING AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PEACES OF EQUIPMENT OR UNUSED ARTICLES TO REMOVE HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST COVERED CEILING AND WALL WENT COVERS FOR HEAT SYSTEM

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR FOOD PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISH WASHING AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081609

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 4 1/2 COOKED ASSORTED PIZZAS CHEESE/BUFFALO CHICKEN/MUSHROOM/PEPPERONI ETC. LARGE PIZZAS ON FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 72.1F-84.2F.DISCARDED AND DENATURED 4,1/2 PIZZAS WEIGHING ABOUT 15 POUNDS,APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE AT $150.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNLABELD PREPACKAGED SALAD FOR SALE AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,TOPS/SIDES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES IF PLANNING TO PREPARE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE PREPARING PIZZA IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070036

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNLABELD PREPACKAGED SALAD FOR SALE AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVING BY WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AROUND PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/SEAL LEAKY PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES IF PLANNING TO PREPARE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE PREPARING PIZZA IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069704

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS COOKED PIZZA STORED AT FRONT COUNTER TOP AT 85.2F, 83.0F APPROX. 10 LBS TOTAL VALUE $300.00. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT LEAST 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE ORANGE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND STOP USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNLABELD PREPACKAGED SALAD FOR SALE AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVING BY WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AROUND PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/SEAL LEAKY PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES IF PLANNING TO PREPARE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950745

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 4 CHEESE/CHICKEN LARGE PIZZAS ON FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES AT 88.7F AND 84.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 4 PIZZAS WEIGHING ABOUT 8 POUNDS. MONETARY VALUE AT ABOUT 80 DOLLARS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522633

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINET, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET IN BATH ROOM HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT STAYING ON LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS, MUST REPAIR,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435064

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SINKS, PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEPP FRYER CABINET, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNENECCESARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098851

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND THREE 20" PIZZAS AT; CHEESE PIZZA AT 107.3F, PEPPERONI AT 118.1F AND SAUSAGE 123.0F. PIZZAS ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVING AREA, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT FOODS MUST BE AT 140F OR HIGHER. V=$75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES, FRYER, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098817

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S PIZZERIA AND CAFE · 5159 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND FIVE 20" PIZZAS(PEPPERONI, CHEESE, SAUSAGE), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55.7F-73.9F, ON TOP OF A PREP TABLES AT FRONT SERVING AREA, AND ABOUT 5LBS OF CHEESE SAUCE AT 55.4. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 140F OR HIGHER OR 40F OR BELOW. PIZZAS DISCARDED, =$160. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (PREPARING AND SERVING PIZZAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES, FRYER, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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