Pass

Jimmy's Pizza Cafe

2434-2436 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 11, 2026

Jimmy's Pizza Cafe was last inspected on August 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

August 11, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Oserved wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in the kitchen and basement food preparation areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in us

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket damaged at the 2-door tall refrigerator in front kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in the main kitchen food preparation area in front of cooking equipment and refrigeration units.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the basement food preparation area. Must provide intensity lighting and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items being stored on floorin walk-in cooler and freezer in the beasement prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated flour and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on floor throughout the rear and basement prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food employee personal items stored in prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located in rear bar and rear unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at handwashing sink located in rear bar and no soap in rear unisex toilet room. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks located in rear bar and rear unisex toilet room. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located in rear bar and rear unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet paper in rear unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide toilet paper in all toilet rooms at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as pizza were prepared from 9:30am-10:00am. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.