DEC 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY'S PIZZA CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
2434-2436 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2024 · passed with conditions
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS PIZZA, WERE PREPARED FROM 9:30 AM TO 10:00 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR "COCA-COLA" COOLER CONTAINING CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND BROKEN BATTERY-OPERATED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON 1 OF 2 FAUCETS IN WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2604736 DATED 10/16/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 162024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN, IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
OCT 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (UNREADABLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OCT 122023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (UNREADABLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS/PLATES (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 185F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE (SURFACE) REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 12
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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APR 42023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2023
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER (STORAGE) IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2549272 ISSUED ON 02-02-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS WALK-IN COOLERS. #48 - OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN BASEMENT PREPARATION ARE TOO LARGE FOR THREE COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING #53 - OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR OFFICE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRING FOR THE DOOR TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SELF CLOSING. #55 - OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS AND DIRT. ALSO WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN USED FOR DRY STORAGE HAD STAINS AND DIRT. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AT THE NORTH EAST SIDE OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FEB 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST POST SIGNAGE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT SET UP AT THIS TIME UNABLE TO VERIFY SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. TAGGED FOR NON-USE AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND OPERATIONAL.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS WALK-IN COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ENTRAPPED IN MOUSE TRAP IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND ENSURE THERE ARE NO DEAD RODENTS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN BAR HAND SINK AND UTENSIL RACK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN BASEMENT PREPARATION ARE TOO LARGE FOR THREE COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR OFFICE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRING FOR THE DOOR TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SELF CLOSING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, KEEP CLEAN ,ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS AND DIRT. ALSO WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN USED FOR DRY STORAGE HAD STAINS AND DIRT. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AT THE NORTH EAST SIDE OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WALK-INS.
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