PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
JIMENEZ RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 21, 2025
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License #2971145
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. FOOD HANDLER PROPERLY WASHED HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK AFTER BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. FOOD HANDLER PROPERLY WASHED HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK AFTER BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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