JIMMY JOHN'S.
200 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 242020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, WHERE SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND NEAR THE MEAT SLICER. HANDWASHING SINKS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE THERE IS OPEN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SANDWICHES ARE PREPPED AND NEAR THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( DELI MEATS) BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-012
CATERING FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TURNED UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
MAY 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MAY 232017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, TUNA) INSIDE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 59.9F AND 60.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, TURKEY) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF TUNA AT 48.8F, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.9F, 5 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 54.3F, 5LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 57.2F, 5 LBS OF SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 53.1F, 5 LBS OF SLICED SALAMI AT 50.5F, 2 LBS OF MAYO AT 62.1F, 5 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE AT 61.8F, AND 4 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 58.0F. ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $200. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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NOV 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices),rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAR 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while changing gloves in food prep area, while preparing sandwiches, at time of inspection, mgmt. complied at once, Citation issued 7-38-010(A), critical violation.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under ice machine, pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, walk in cooler burned light bulb, shall be replaced.
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAR 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.8F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREPISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,IE SLICED DELI MEATS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER DATED YESTERDAY 3-15-2015 MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 4.75LBS OF HAM AT 46.9F,8LBS OF CAPICOLA DELI MEAT AT 45.6F.APPROX $60.00 WAS REMOVE FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(PREPARING SANDWICHES,AND MEATS).SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
SEP 242014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER STATRTED SLICING DELI MEAT AFTER DONE EATING WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS ONLY GLOVES WERE USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES PRACTICE GOOD HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND A BOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING WALK-IN COOLER TO CHANGE CLOTHES IN, INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES A CLOTHES CHANGING AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AND PREP.
3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT NECK CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OCT 112013FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #114533 ON 11/1/12 NOT CORRECTED: 38/01 - MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMP. SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
NOV 12012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE DOWN THE CUTTING BOARD THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN CUTTING BREAD WITH OUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER PUTTING ON GLOVES, WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. MANAGER ON DUTY MADE EMPLOYEE STOP AND WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENILS. SHE WOULD DIP A SPONGE INTO A SMALL CONTAINER FULL OF SOAPY WATER THEN WASH THE UTENSILS, RINSE BUT NOT SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMP. SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE-FOUND A CONTAINER AND TOWELS ALL OVER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TURKEY, TUNA, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE-REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCES.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMP. SINK.
MUST HANG MOPS UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BACK ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA CLUTTERED WITH CLEANING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STAGNATE WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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. MINOR LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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 PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAGS PROPERLY.
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