JIMMY JOHN'S.
200 N JEFFERSON STE1 · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
15 of 22 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-26-24 INSPECTION # 2598153.NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 262024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVER ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DIRTY UNDER SHELVING AND FLOORS DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
AUG 162023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE IMPROPER CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT (QUAT) TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
APR 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED ON PREP COOLER STAINED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 252021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1 1/2 GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
APR 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION 60.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285314 ON APRIL 17, 2019.# 58 STATES ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 16 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. VALUED AT $80. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (CITED FOR VIOLATION #22)
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK, OBSERVED ONLY 2 STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JUN 72018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed chipped paint on mobile wire rack in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain it all times.
Observed excessive ice build up on ceiling in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to remove. Maintain at all times.
Observed digital thermometer display on walk in freezer not working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
JAN 182018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed duct tape used as it means of repair, over drip drain located inside beverage cabinet ,in front dinning area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove duct tape and to provide proper covering. Maintain at all times.
Observed excessive rust stains and grease, as well as decomposing food matter on exterior surface grease trap lid, located under 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove rust, then seal and to detail clean. Maintain at all times.
Observed male food handler without proper beard restraint while in front prep area. Must provide beard restraints (beard nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep area.
AUG 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while in front prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hair nets, hats, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep area.
NOV 42016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 42016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
MAR 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (DELI MEAT AND CHEESE AT 47 DEGREES). THE TOP COMPARTMENT WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COOLER IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, 47 DEGREES, CHEESE, 47 DEGREES) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT PREP TOP COOLER. THE MEAT (APPROX. 13 LB, $50) AND THE CHEESE (APPROX. 3 LB, $3) WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
MAR 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE LOWER SECTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
OCT 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
EXTERIOR DIGITAL THEMOMETER FOR WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING; PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
JUL 22012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST KEEP ALL STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.(I.E., SHOES AND PERSONAL BAGS).
ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICING MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AROUND GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR AND AT CORNERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT CORNERS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN THE DELI MEAT FOR THE STORE WAS BEING SLICED AND PORTIONED BY THE ONLY EMPLOYEE IN THE STORE UPON ENTRY. A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOWED UP AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN AND SIGNED THE REPORT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK INTERIOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP AROUND THE COLLAR OF THE ICE LOADING BIN LID. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE WALK IN COOLER REFRIGERATION COIL IS BEING BLOCKED BY CASES OF SOFT DRINKS, MOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING THE AIR FLOW OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE PLASTIC ICE BUCKET IS DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
JUN 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around corners inside walk-in cooler & grease trap need cleaning, must maintain.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must fix/replace missing wall corner coving & seal joles on a small wall at enrtyway to kitchen(left side facing west).
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Missing hot water faucet knob at mop sink must be replaced.
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