JIMMY JOHNS.

Chicago Health Dept

51 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED PIC MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A THREE DOOR PREP STATION ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OVEN FOR BAKING BREAD AT THE WEST WALL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

JAN 15

2025

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2590637 MARCH 7, 2024 VIOLATION# 38, 6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. WITH A JUNE 7, 2024 CORRECTION DATE. VIOLATION# 55, 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDAION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF MIDDLE DOOR IN THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON EASTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF MIDDLE DOOR ON EASTSIDE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75.0F-93.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 110.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 101.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.

AUG 8

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 1

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

A FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIOS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED, DATING ON 4/4/22; REPORT#: 2553893. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #56) 6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN FRONT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WIHTOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON STIE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 4

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN FRONT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WIHTOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON STIE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 11

2021

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 10

2021

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER ON PREMISES AT 3-COMP SINK OR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER. MINIMUM, 100F AT HAND SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

APR 20

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8

2019

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 27

2019

FAIL 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 TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED HAM, SLICED TURKEY, SLICED LETTUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND OR REPLACE SAID WIRE SHELVING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT (11/05/2018) NOT POSTED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POSTED SUMMARY REPORT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, ADJACENT TO OR IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12- OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO OBTAIN TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMP OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND OR REPLACE SAID WIRE SHELVING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201-17- OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER'S WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE DATE TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

MAR 30

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED OR PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LOOSE TOILET FLUSH HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND WET MOPS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET FLOOR. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER'S WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE DATE TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

FEB 26

2016

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 25

2016

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED FOUL ODOR WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FOOD PREP AREA,WHEN SINKS IN PREP AREA ARE TURNED ON FOR USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS AND A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS AND A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NOTED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1497267 DATED 9/29/2014. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT THE REAR AREA OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD NOT CLOSE. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE AREA AND PUSHED DOWN THE GARBAGE SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD CLOSE. MUST MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES SUB SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SEP 6

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

OCT 5

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE.

JUN 3

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.

MAY 25

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 55 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES,TUNA AND ROAST BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (PER EMPLOYEES ON SITE, ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE PREPARED AT 9:00AM ON 5-25-2010. HOWEVER, CDPH FOUND NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS OR LABELS TO REFLECT WHEN OR HOW THE PRODUCT WAS HANDLED.)

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SLICER AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,SINKS AND ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ON SHELVES,ON THE FLOOR,ON TOP OF COCA COLA CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS AND THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.

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