JIMMY JOHN OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

7329 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2019.

Last inspected Jun 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DIARRHEAL AND VOMIT KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE DIARRHEAL AND VOMIT KIT ON SITE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DRAINBOARD OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED--SECOND OFFENSE--SEE# 60 BELOW-CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED 90 DAYS AFTER 12/28/2018//SEE REPORT#2243932-CITATION ISSUED-PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-42-090

DEC 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE OR IF ICE MACHINE HAS BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE ABLE TO SHOW WHERE IT IS. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE .CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.

AUG 11

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. MUST POST/DISPLAY CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/14/2016, REPORT #1966511 , VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: #45- NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL BARRIER AT FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE FROM DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER OR CHILDREN ENTERING PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN MEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED IN PLAN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED THAT SHEET MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-010 (B)

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 03/08/2016, REPORT #1574635, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

MAR 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED THAT SHEET MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

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SEP 1

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

APR 7

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 10

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR SODA SYRUP BOXES UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (CABINET) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

JUL 5

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

AUG 14

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED POOLED WATER UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 24

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cutting boards and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Daylight coming in at bottom of rear door. Instructed to replace rubber at bottom of door sweep.

NOV 3

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,DISPLAY,SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD CLINGING TO THE WALLS AND TUBES WHERE ICE WATER IS FLOWING,MANAGER DISCARDED THE ICE AND CLEAN THE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE WITH SLICER AND PACKAGING MATERIAL,AT THIS TIME NO PREPARATION IS BEING DONE ON THE PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

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