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JIMMY G'S

307 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145268

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515798

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1515557 ON 1/2/15 NOT CORRECTED: 26/01 - THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHROOM ARE BOTH NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH THE TOILET AND THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE THE STANDING WATER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE IN DISREPAIR DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES TAKE THIS TRAINING AND SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515557

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE 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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FRONT STEAM TABLE AT 125.1F, HAMBURGERS IN THE STEAM TABLE ON THE COOK'S LINE AT 133.5F, RAW CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA AT 56.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 99.5F IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT EITHER OF THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND ALSO THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS AND FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHROOM ARE BOTH NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH THE TOILET AND THE HANDWASHING SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP. MUST DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH A CLEANABLE AND DURABLE SCOOP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE BBQ PIT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. REPLACE THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE SAME SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES TAKE THIS TRAINING AND SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324979

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRI. ALSO NOTED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS AND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED A FEW LIGHT OUT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING THERE AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. MUST PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387210

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE MIDDLE KITCHEN AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383206

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE MIDDLE KITCHEN AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286338

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND A SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,ALSO THE FRONT EXIT DOOR AND THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDES OF THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH DOCUMENTS OF THE (PEST CONTROL LICENSE,TENCHICAN LICENSE,MAP LOCATOR,AND MATERIAL DATA) UPON RE-INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1327139,DATE 04-23-2013 NOT CORRECTED(30)LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER(33)CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTPM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED CLEAN STOVE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(35)REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED WALL TILE ON WALL AND AT WALL BASE IN DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED(41)CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA;REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,HANDLE LOOSE,MUST REPAIR

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ALL PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE MIDDLE KITCHEN AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327139

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE 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: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD IN WALK=IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN STOVE, SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED WALL TILE ON WALL AND AT WALL BASE IN DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680205

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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: REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP SEAMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ADDITIONAL ORGANIZING AND REMOVAL OF CLUTTER NEEDED FOR BASEMENT. REMOVE TIRES, PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679926

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: THE GREASE TRAP AND FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK HAVE WASTE WATER FLOWING ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND IT RUNS DOWN A HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD INTO THE INACCESSABLE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS ATTACHED TO THIS BUSINESS, GIVE ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT UPON RE-INSPECTION. In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND IN A BOX OF DRY PASTA ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. 4 ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FURNACE, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WALL UNDER THE TOILET, IN THE SOUTH CORNER OF DISHROOM/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL/TOOL ROOM DOOR. OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN CRACKS AND CREVICES BEHIND THE COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS HAVE 1/4 " GAPS AND TORN SCREENS. RODENT PROOF THE ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE. HAVE ALL DOORS, TOOL ROOMS AND BASEMENT OPEN AND READY FOR INSPECTION. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NUMBEROUS PANS OF RAW AND COOKED FOODS ARE STORED UNCOVERED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON AND UNDER DIRTY AND MOLDY SHELVING. COVER AND LABEL ALL OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAS HOLES IN THE LOWER WALLS UNDER THE TOILET AND NEXT TO THE SINK. NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE BATHROOM DOOR. REPEATED FROM INSPECTION # 626237 DATED 07/21/11. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS LABLE AND DATES THUR OUT STORAGE AREA,WALK IN UNIT SHELVEING AREA ECT

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND GREASY, CLEAN ALL SURFACES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. ALL FRYER OVENS,SMOKER UNIT, INSIDE WALK IN UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT ECT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT, HOODS AND FILTERS AND COOLERS ARE DIRTY AND UNSANITARY IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS , CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND GREASY IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS AND NEED TO BE CLEANED AND THE RODENT HOLES NEED TO BE SEALED FROM CORNER TO CORNER. BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT COUTER AREA,2ND KITCHEN FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE GREASY AND FULL OF GAPS AND HOLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND CORNER TO CORNER. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN OFF THE DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND COOLERS.ALSO REPLACE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from bathroom fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. MAKE ACCESSABLE AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL PARTS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNORGANIZED ARTICLES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626237

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO SINK AND AROUND TOILET.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST PAINT GREASE BOX AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

Short Form Fire-ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Fire-Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581004

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN COVER ON OTHER FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR CORNER AT OUTSIDE (BACK) OF WALKIN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALL FAN. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNCLOG UTILITY SINK BY REMOVING DEBRIS INSIDE SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AFTER USEAGE. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND PAINT GREASE BOX UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint-FirePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580000

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY G'S · 307 S KEDZIE AVE

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN COVER ON OTHER FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR CORNER AT OUTSIDE (BACK) OF WALKIN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALL FAN. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNCLOG UTILITY SINK BY REMOVING DEBRIS INSIDE SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AFTER USEAGE. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND PAINT GREASE BOX UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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