Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Thimi'S Empanadas
1247 S Western Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Apr 9, 2025
4
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 9, 2025
- #24TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: 3-501.19 OBSERVED FACILITY USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHOUT ADEQUATE LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOGS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, THE INITIAL TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT, THE TIME THE PRODUCT WAS REMOVED FROM THE OVEN, AND THE TIME THE PRODUCT MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. 100LBS OF EMPANADAS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64F-73F, DISCARDED, VALUED AT $350. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR NET/RESTRAINT SUCH AS A CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER (NEW HIRE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 13, 2023 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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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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Thimi'S Empanadas — questions
- Did Thimi'S Empanadas pass its last health inspection?
- Thimi'S Empanadas at 1247 S Western Ave was inspected on Apr 9, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Thimi'S Empanadas?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: 3-501.19 OBSERVED FACILITY USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHOUT ADEQUATE LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOGS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, THE INITIAL TEM
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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