LITTLE JIM'S.

Chicago Health Dept

3501-3505 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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 -

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS

Minor Sanitation

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. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN AND CHIPPED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER/ICE MACHINE,ALSO UNEVEN FLOOR AT NORTH BAR .MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.

SEP 18

2019

FAIL 16 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA -

Serious Sanitation

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 VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

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

DEC 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

DEC 10

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OCT 6

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

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OCT 3

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 22

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

JAN 23

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

DEC 6

2016

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER NOTED IN THE NORTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AT 3501 AND 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE 3505 DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

NOV 10

2016

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER NOTED IN THE NORTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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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