JIMMY JOHNS.
51 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 152025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
AUG 12023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 42022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN FRONT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 102021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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 202020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT (11/05/2018) NOT POSTED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POSTED SUMMARY REPORT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
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
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.
6-201-17- OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOUND A LOOSE TOILET FLUSH HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND WET MOPS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET FLOOR. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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 252016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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
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)
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT THE REAR AREA OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
AUG 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE.
JUN 32010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.
SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.
SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.
MAY 252010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.)
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.
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.
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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