OCT 22
2025
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY'S FAMOUS BURGERS.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
5042 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 22, 2025 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT LABELED WITH PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HAND MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF LIQUID INSIDE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DICED TOMATOES 55.3F, POLISH 54.9F, HOT DOGS 49.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT LABELED WITH PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HAND MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 262024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE INTERIOR TEMPS SUCH AS 5lbs OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 61.5F, 10lbs CHOP CHICKEN AT 61.3F AND 35lbs OF GROUND BEEF PATTIES AT 54.3F. A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 50lbs AND COST AT $275 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005 ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT INTERIOR TEMPERATURE 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION, UNTIL INTERIOR TEMP IS 41 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN TURKEY AND GROUND BEEF IN THE 3 COMP SINK BEING THAWED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW PRODUCT UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA ON BOXES, WALL, CEILING AND SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
SEP 272022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) AND IN CORNER AREA BY MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTOR.
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JUL 222021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
JUN 282021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 312020FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(51.2F-56.5F) ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $50 OF CHICKEN. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLER. ALL COLD TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBAORD BOXES NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
SEP 262016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2016
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR PREP TABLE AND SLICER. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ENCASE WASTE LINES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PROPERLY SEAL THE GREASE TRAP AND REPLACE MISSING SCREWS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OFFICE. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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