JIMMY'S FAMOUS BURGERS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE INTERIOR TEMPS SUCH AS 5lbs OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 61.5F, 10lbs CHOP CHICKEN AT 61.3F AND 35lbs OF GROUND BEEF PATTIES AT 54.3F. A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 50lbs AND COST AT $275 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005 ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT INTERIOR TEMPERATURE 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION, UNTIL INTERIOR TEMP IS 41 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN TURKEY AND GROUND BEEF IN THE 3 COMP SINK BEING THAWED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW PRODUCT UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 50 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA ON BOXES, WALL, CEILING AND SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.