JIMMY JOHNS.
520 N OGDEN AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 25 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 12025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
APR 242025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2610143 ON 1/7/25 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 72025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
JAN 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. THE PREMISES SERVE COLD SANDWICHES AND PASTA SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576844 ON 6/6/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/6/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22 WAS POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT TO THE PUBLIC AT A CONSPICUES LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2576518 DATED 5/30/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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MAY 302023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DELI MEATS IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS DELI MEAT AT 47.8F, DELI MEAT AT 50.5F, DELI MEAT AT 46.5F, AND DELI MEAT AT 48.2F. MANAGMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHEESE AND DELI MEAT MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 32022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR AND MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOORS LARGER THAN 1/4". MUST SEAL.
DEC 62021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
NOV 262021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY, HAM AND CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER 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 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
APR 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND 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
OCT 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 172019FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROX 60 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE JIMMY JOHN'S DUMPSTER IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE JIMMY JOHN'S DUMPSTER WITH A 2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE LID AND DUMPSTER ITSELF, ALSO NO ABLE TO CLOSE.-------OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT THE DUMPSTER SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 42019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP (DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR) OR ADJUST THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR FLOOR COVERING FOR GREASE TRAP, COVERING EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DAMAGED, 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.
APR 292019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS (MIDDLE) OR ADJUST THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE(FAUCET)AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE SINK.
APR 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
MAR 312015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 3-14-14. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
VENTILATION IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
BICYCLE DELIVERY PERSONS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT PROPER CLEAN ATTIRE, HAIR RESTRAINTS ETC.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SODA DISPENSER ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ADVISED THAT ALL PERSONS IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
APR 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Ceiling panelling missing from above walk-in unit. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
MAR 272013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in last compartment(right) of three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Ceiling panelleing missing from above walk-in unit. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
DEC 172012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
JAN 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Cold Tuna Cold-Hold Unit 38.9 °F Cold Turkey Cold-Hold Unit 39.9 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR BACK DOOR, BY BATHROOMS
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
OCT 152010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLING UNITS.
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.ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES I.E. MILK CRATES.
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