Jimmys Food And Deli
5601 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644
Grocery Store · Risk 1 (High)
Risk
Elevated
score 46/100
3
inspections on file
10
total violations
2
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-02) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 2 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is concerning: its grade slipped versus the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- B2026-06-02Pass w/ Conditions · Canvass
- CRITICAL 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION…
- CRITICAL 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED (ITALIAN BEEF 172.5F, GROUND BEEF 170.8F). A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT AL…
- minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILUDP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- A2025-10-17Pass · Complaint
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- A2025-06-26Pass · Complaint
- minor 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
- minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BUILD UP ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OIL SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.