What is Jimmys Best Seafood Market's health inspection score?

Jimmys Best Seafood Market has a SafeDine safety score of 20 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jimmys Best Seafood Market last inspected?

Jimmys Best Seafood Market was last inspected on June 3, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmys Best Seafood Market have?

Jimmys Best Seafood Market has 51 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmys Best Seafood Market safe to eat at?

Jimmys Best Seafood Market has a safety score of 20/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Jimmys Best Seafood Market

Name: Jimmys Best Seafood Market
Address: 1359 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 20

1359 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/3/2024

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

12.8

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-80

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-25 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

1359 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

8 intermediate

29 basic

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jun 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 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.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR AREA
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR AREA
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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)

Base deductions−29 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High7 Med17 Basic

26 total2 risk factors

1/100inspection score

−89 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED COLESLAW WITH INFORMATION GIVEN THAT'S FOR SALE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (17)

−34 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH RACK OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON A HAT DURING INSPECTION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WINDOW SILLS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−89 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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