Little Jim'S
Troubled record — failed 5 of 10 inspections for documentation & training, other
2019-10-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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. SUR...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.
2019-09-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 VI...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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. SUR...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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 W...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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
2018-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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
2018-12-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. PULL OUT ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN BEHIND. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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
2017-10-06 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
2017-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
2017-09-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 L...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, WHERE DRYWALL IS EXPOSED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
2017-01-23 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE STAFF RESTROOM TOILET IS LEAKING BEHIND THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
2016-12-06 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER NOTED IN THE NORTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, IN STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN, WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 O...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME MISSING WALL TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING IN SOUTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALK-WAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
2016-11-10 Fail License CRITICAL 8 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER NOTED IN THE NORTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, IN STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN, WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME MISSING WALL TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING IN SOUTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALK-WAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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