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JIM'S ORIGINAL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JIM'S ORIGINAL 1250 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
November 10, 2015 Canvass License #1620411
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, AND LOWER EXTERIOR SECTIONS(BASINS) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE AT NORTH REAR ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR ONION STORAGE AREA, ABOVE AND BELOW ALL SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CILING VENT NEAR NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN REAR ONION STOORAGE AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN REAR ONION STOORAGE AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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