What is Jimmy's Best Pizza's health inspection score?

Jimmy's Best Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jimmy's Best Pizza last inspected?

Jimmy's Best Pizza was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy's Best Pizza have?

Jimmy's Best Pizza has 26 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy's Best Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Jimmy's Best Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Jimmy's Best Pizza

Name: Jimmy's Best Pizza
Address: 6201 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 85

6201 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #532 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

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

6201 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60636

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

17 basic

Oct

May 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FURNACE, ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY BE NOTIFIED OF ACTIVITY AS THEY SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON MAY 27, 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE LEFT FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 :MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PLYWOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AND WALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 4- COMPARTMENT SINK
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionFail

1 High3 Med11 Basic

15 total1 risk factor

48/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINET,ON TOP OF CANS OF FOOD ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK,SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND SAFE,TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET. ALSO, APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PLYWOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AND WALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE DEEP GROOVES FROM CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS AND DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL AT GREASE DISPOSAL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 4- COMPARTMENT SINK,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOORS,BROKEN WALL TILE IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN & STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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