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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Jimenez Restaurant

5716 W Diversey Ave

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Sep 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 8, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. FOOD HANDLER PROPERLY WASHED HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK AFTER BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES/OPENINGS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, REAR SERVICE COUNTER, AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

License

May 31, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

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