What is Jimmy's Famous Burgers's health inspection score?

Jimmy's Famous Burgers has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jimmy's Famous Burgers last inspected?

Jimmy's Famous Burgers was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy's Famous Burgers have?

Jimmy's Famous Burgers has 32 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy's Famous Burgers safe to eat at?

Jimmy's Famous Burgers has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Jimmy's Famous Burgers serve?

Jimmy's Famous Burgers serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jimmy's Famous Burgers

Name: Jimmy's Famous Burgers
Address: 5042 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 52

5042 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/22/2025

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0Fair

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #176 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5042 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Oct 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT LABELED WITH PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HAND MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High3 Med6 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

18/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF LIQUID INSIDE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DICED TOMATOES 55.3F, POLISH 54.9F, HOT DOGS 49.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT LABELED WITH PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HAND MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med4 Basic

9 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

Base deductions−38 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) AND IN CORNER AREA BY MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTOR.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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