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Jimmys Best Seafood Market: health inspection history

1359 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

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Address
1359 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass on Jun 3, 2024
License number
2818462
Latest inspection
Jun 3, 2024 (Complaint Re-Inspection)
Records shown
6 inspections, Nov 19, 2021 to Jun 3, 2024

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 3 × Fail; 1 × Pass; 1 × No Entry; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 64 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jun 3, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS ,AROUND LEFT SIDE OF DOOR FRAME AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 6-501.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT FRONT HAND SINK,HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER.GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST TRIM CAULKING UNDER 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 4-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR AREA
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 30, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS ,AROUND LEFT SIDE OF DOOR FRAME AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: : 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 6-501.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT FRONT HAND SINK,HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER.GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST TRIM CAULKING UNDER 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 4-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR AREA
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594892 5/20/24 NOT CORRECTED #48-4-302.14 : STILL OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT KIT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

May 20, 2024 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 8LBS. RAW CHICKEN LEGS & THIGHS AT 49.1F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS. $16.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED COLESLAW WITH INFORMATION GIVEN THAT'S FOR SALE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CRATES OF POP IN FRONT AREA,ON LEDGE OF LADDER ALONG WALL IN REAR AREA AND ON WOOD LEDGE AT HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/20/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS ,AROUND LEFT SIDE OF DOOR FRAME AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH RACK OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON A HAT DURING INSPECTION.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT KIT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WINDOW SILLS.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS WIDE OPEN,OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE TRASH AND KEEP AREA MAINTAINED ,CLOSE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT FRONT HAND SINK,HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER.MUST TRIM CAULKING UNDER 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR AREA.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 17, 2024 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 12, 2022 License

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED HOLE IN LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  • 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASK UPON ENTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES.

Nov 19, 2021 License

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
  • 50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.