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JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN

6201 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN 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
2634871

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN · 6201 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2618583

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN · 6201 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2618180

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN · 6201 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FURNACE, ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY BE NOTIFIED OF ACTIVITY AS THEY SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON MAY 27, 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2604371

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN · 6201 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 :MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PLYWOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AND WALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 4- COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT WALK IN FREEZER.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2604104

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S BEST FISH & CHICKEN · 6201 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINET,ON TOP OF CANS OF FOOD ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK,SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND SAFE,TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET. ALSO, APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PLYWOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AND WALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEEP GROOVES FROM CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS AND DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL AT GREASE DISPOSAL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 4- COMPARTMENT SINK,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOORS,BROKEN WALL TILE IN LOBBY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN & STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT WALK IN FREEZER.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2993223.

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