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Jimmy Famous Burger

1600 W 59th St, Chicago 60636 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

May 4, 2026

2

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on May 4, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: using small disposable plastic cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 4, 2026ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 2, 2026LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Jimmy Famous Burger — questions

Did Jimmy Famous Burger pass its last health inspection?
Jimmy Famous Burger at 1600 W 59th St was inspected on May 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Jimmy Famous Burger?
The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: using small disposable plastic cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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