MAY 4
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHN'S.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
6 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 4, 2022 · passed
13 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE BACK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A BLUE SOLUTION IN A BOTTLE THAT WAS NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SOLUTION WHEN IT IS TAKEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE PREP COOLER BY THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2 CEILING COVERING MISSING IN THE BACK BY THE ICE MACHINE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
FEB 42021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PRAP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SALT ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAININTAIN.
FEB 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NOT HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 67F -64F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. RECOMMEND A LARGER HOT WATER TANK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SPRAY NOZZLE ATTACHMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS.
OCT 282019FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2019
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR FIXTURE DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE CUBES STORED IN THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEAT). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SODA DRINK MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200223 ON 7/27/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
NOV 302017FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2017
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED AND HALF OF THE DUMPSTER LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DEC 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk-food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
No hands washing signs in employee toilet rooms, instructed to provide.
MAY 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining(Floors in prep area by 3 compartment sink area, and by exposed hand sink, need re-grouting).
APR 252016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps of 1/4, to 1/2 inch on bottom, middle of doors, also observed rear kitchen exit door not rodent proofed had 1/2 inch on bottom of door Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices),
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in prep area by 3 compartment sink area, and by exposed hand sink, need re-grouting.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
JAN 132015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STORAGE SUPPLIES IN CLOSET STORED ON FLOORDS,AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6-INCHES AND CLEAN FLOOR.
JAN 52015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CENTER AREA OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STORAGE SUPPLIES IN CLOSET STORED ON FLOORDS,AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6-INCHES AND CLEAN FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, DARK FILM START TO BUILD ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ASLO BROOM IS STORED TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING TWO LIGHT SHIELD FOR PREP AREA CELIGH LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FEB 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT 3COMP AREA AND FRONT SANDWICH MMAKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT SINK NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK IN THE BACK.
FEB 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS THAT THE PAINT ARE PEELING OFF OF IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
*MUST FIX LOOSE (HOT WATER) KNOB THAT APPEARS TO BE STRIPPED ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3-COMP. SINK. *THERE'S ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHIN 25 FEET FROM THE 3-COMP. SINK.
JUN 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. ICE MAKER UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, SLIMY GRAY FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 2
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS STORED ON HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE PROPERLY.
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