Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Lake logo Lake County Health Department
and Community Health Center
500 West Winchester Road Suite 102
Libertyville, IL 60048
Establishment
 JIMMYS CHAR HOUSE 		License/Permit #
 003228
Street Address
1413 PETERSON RD
City/State
 LIBERTYVILLE, IL 		ZIP Code
 60048
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 1
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 03/26/2025
Time In 01:55 PM
Time Out 03:10 PM
Permit Holder/Person Interviewed/Person In Charge (PIC)
MARIA KOUSIANTAS 		Risk Category
High
Purpose of Inspection   Routine

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Circle designated compliance status (IN, OUT, N/O, N/A) for each numbered item
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation 		Risk factors are important practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public health interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
 Compliance Status
 COS R

SUPERVISION

 
1 IN OUT N/A   Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties    
2 IN OUT N/A   Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)    

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

 
3 IN OUT     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting    
4 IN OUT     Proper use of restriction and exclusion    
5 IN OUT     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events    

GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES

 
6 IN OUT   N/O Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
7 IN OUT   N/O No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    

PREVENTING CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

 
8 IN OUT   N/O Hands clean and properly washed    
9 IN OUT N/A N/O No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed    
10 IN OUT     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible    

APPROVED SOURCE

 
11 IN OUT     Food obtained from approved source    
12 IN OUT N/A N/O Food received at proper temperature    
13 IN OUT     Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated    
14 IN OUT N/A N/O Required records available: molluscan shellfish identification, and parasite destruction    
 Compliance Status
 COS R

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

 
15 IN OUT N/A N/O Food separated and protected    
16 IN OUT N/A   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized X  
17 IN OUT     Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food    

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY

 
18 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooking time and temperatures    
19 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
20 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooling time and temperature    
21 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper hot holding temperatures    
22 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cold holding temperatures    
23 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper date marking and disposition    
24 IN OUT N/A N/O Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records    

CONSUMER ADVISORY

 
25 IN OUT N/A   Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food    

HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATIONS

 
26 IN OUT N/A   Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    

FOOD/COLOR ADDITIVES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

 
27 IN OUT N/A   Food additives: approved and properly used    
28 IN OUT N/A   Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used    

CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED PROCEDURES

 
29 IN OUT N/A   Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP    

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Mark "X" in the box if the numbered item is not in compliance        Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R      
COS
=corrected on site during inspection     
R
=repeat violation  
 Compliance Status
 COS R

SAFE FOOD AND WATER

 
30   Pasteurized eggs used where required    
31   Water and ice from approved source    
32   Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    

FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL

 
33   Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
34   Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
35   Approved thawing methods used    
36   Thermometers provided and accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38   Insects, rodents, and animals not present    
39   Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display    
40   Personal cleanliness    
41 X Wiping cloths: properly used and stored X  
42   Washing fruit, vegetables and other plant food    

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
43 X In-use utensils: properly stored X  
 Compliance Status
 COS R

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
44   Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, and handled    
45   Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored and used    
46   Gloves used properly    

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND VENDING

 
47   Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used    
48   Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips    
49   Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50   Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure    
51   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage and waste water properly disposed    
53   Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned    
54   Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55   Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean    
56   Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used    

FOOD HANDLER AND ALLERGEN AWARENESS

 
57   Food handler training 410 ILCS 625/3.06.    
58   Allergen awareness training for CFPM 410 ILCS 625/3.07 (rest. only)    
59   Allergen awareness notice 410 ILCS 625/3.08 (rest. only)    

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishment: JIMMYS CHAR HOUSE License/Permit #: 003228 Date: 03/26/2025
Water Supply:   Community Non-Community Licensed Non-Community  Waste Water System:   Community On-Site IEPA System
Sanitizer: Temperature Logs in Use:
Location Method Sanitizer Type Concentration (PPM) Heat(F)
3-Compartment Sink Chemical Sanitizer Chlorine 50 0.00
LT Dish Machine Chemical Sanitizer Chlorine 50 0.00
CFPM Verification (name, expiration date, ID#):
LUIS HARO
05/19/2028
21952571 		MARIA KOUSIANTAS
10/28/2027
L2SC-3-025575 		   
Presentation Type: DEMONSTRATION Number Attended: 3
HACCP Discussed HACCP Principle Plan Onsite
1. Determine the Hazard Discussed the HACCP principle of Conducting a Hazard Analysis of identifying potential hazards in the foodservice establishment, such as receiving food from approved sources with the packaging intact. Not Applicable
IL Requirements: Use of non-latex gloves for food handling and preparation 410 ILCS 180/10.
  Appropriate default beverage for children's meal 410 ILCS 620/21.5.

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
PASTA/COOK'S LINE COOLER 41.00°F CHEESE/COOK'S LINE COOLER 39.00°F SOUR CREAM/COOK'S LINE COOLER 41.00°F
BEEF/DRAWER COOLER 34.00°F CHICKEN/DRAWER COOLER 38.00°F CUT FRESH TOMATOES/REACH-IN COOLER 41.00°F
POTATOES/TWO-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER 38.00°F CHICKEN/WALK-IN COOLER 36.00°F PRODUCE/WALK-IN COOLER 34.00°F
ICE CREAM/CHEST FREEZER 0.00°F SHRIMP/ONE-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 0.00°F CHICKEN/WALK-IN FREEZER 0.00°F
SOUP/SOUP KETTLE/WELL 180.00°F POTATOES/STEAM TABLE 142.00°F POTATOES/STEAMER 135.00°F
           

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
P=Priority      PF=Priority Foundation      C=Core      R=Repeat
Item
Number 		P/PF/C/R Code Reference Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
16 C 4-602.11 (E) (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles;  (3) Before restocking CONSUMER self-service EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
The cutting board is soiled. The cutting board was scrubbed, washed, rinsed, sanitized.
CORRECTED
41 C 3-304.14 (B)(1)(2) (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution; and (2) Laundered daily.
Dry wiping cloths are soiled. used wiping cloths were removed to be laundered. Sanitizer buckets were put in place at stations.
Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to inhibit bacterial growth.
CORRECTED
43 C 3-304.12 (C) During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD- CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency specified under §§ 4-602.11 and 4-702.11.
Grill tongs are hanging on garbage can. Tongs were washed, rinsed, sanitized. Tongs stored on dry, clean countertop.
Store scoop on a clean surface.
CORRECTED
MARIA KOUSIANTAS
Person In Charge (Signature)  		Rhonda Heller
Inspector 
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