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LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S

3501-3505 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2609644

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2313140

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SOUTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES NOT SEALED UNDER THE MATS AT NORTH BAR AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL. BROKEN WALL AND CEILING AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM, ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED AT MENTIONED AREA.REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN AND CHIPPED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER/ICE MACHINE,ALSO UNEVEN FLOOR AT NORTH BAR .MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2312528

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. NO PROOF OF ENROLLED TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SOUTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA -

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTIONS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS NOT CLOSED, DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS/RODENTS ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES NOT SEALED UNDER THE MATS AT NORTH BAR AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL. BROKEN WALL AND CEILING AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM, ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED AT MENTIONED AREA.REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN AND CHIPPED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER/ICE MACHINE,ALSO UNEVEN FLOOR AT NORTH BAR .MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-18-18,REPORT#2243678 # 58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED FROM 12-18-18,REPORT#2243678. POSTED ON SITE WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-6-2017,REPORT #2098467 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2243678

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2243352

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND 2 BARS. MUST ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. PULL OUT ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN BEHIND. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2098467

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN BOTTOM OF BAR KEG COOLER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN NORTH RESTROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2089208

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN BOTTOM OF BAR KEG COOLER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN NORTH RESTROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2088700

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN AND AROUND SOILED LINEN STORAGE. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AT BIG JIM'S SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN BOTTOM OF BAR KEG COOLER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN NORTH RESTROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR: CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND BOXES OF SODA AT FRONT SIDE OF BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, WHERE DRYWALL IS EXPOSED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1981858

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE STAFF RESTROOM TOILET IS LEAKING BEHIND THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976575

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER NOTED IN THE NORTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, IN STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN, WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 400 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH BAR. SEVERAL NOTED IN THE NORTH WASHROOM AND TWO NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. BOTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AT THE 3501 DOOR AND THE 3505 DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AT 3501 AND 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE 3505 DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH SIDE DINING AREA AND MISSING FLOOR, HOLES IN FLOOR AND UNEVEN WITH POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT UNDER THE SOUTH BAR AND BAR SINKS/COOLERS/SODA DISPENSING BAG IN BOX. MUST REPLACE ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME MISSING WALL TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING IN SOUTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALK-WAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1975214

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER NOTED IN THE NORTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, IN STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN, WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 400 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH BAR. SEVERAL NOTED IN THE NORTH WASHROOM AND TWO NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. BOTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AT THE 3501 DOOR AND THE 3505 DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AT 3501 AND 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE 3505 DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH SIDE DINING AREA AND MISSING FLOOR, HOLES IN FLOOR AND UNEVEN WITH POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT UNDER THE SOUTH BAR AND BAR SINKS/COOLERS/SODA DISPENSING BAG IN BOX. MUST REPLACE ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME MISSING WALL TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING IN SOUTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALK-WAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965312

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE JIM'S/BIG JIM'S · 3501-3505 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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