FEB 4
2020
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHNS.
BEAT. 18/100
237 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2020 · passed
Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 282020FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TURKEY HAM, ROAST BEEF TUNA SANDWICHES ETC.) INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVE OPENING APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED CLEAR WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOWLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2261789 ON 2/8/19 VIOLATION #58. FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FEB 132019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AT THIS TIME OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED. THERE'S SEEPAGE COMING FROM THE BACK SIDE OF GREASE TRAP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PLUMBER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FEB 82019FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2019
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED..
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED STANDING WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED,AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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MAR 262018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 26
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE AND FROST ACCUMULATING ON THE WALLS AND FAN UNIT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE.
APR 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND A NON-WORKING 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
SEP 22016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
JUL 282015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MENS BATHROOM HAND SINK AND TOILET IN POOR REPAIRS.(HAND WASH SINK ALSO UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON THE VALVE AND CONTINUE USING THE HAND SINK UNTIL FAUCETS ARE REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING OF PREP HAND WASH SINK AND THE SINK AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MENS BATHROOM HAND SINK AND TOILET IN POOR REPAIRS.(HAND WASH SINK ALSO UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON THE VALVE AND CONTINUE USING THE HAND SINK UNTIL FAUCETS ARE REPAIRED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING OF PREP HAND WASH SINK AND THE SINK AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 172015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCETS UNABLE TO DISPENSE WATER. WATER IS TURNED ON FROM THE VALVE LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE SINK......ALSO NOTED MENS BATHROOM HAND SINK AND TOILET IN POOR REPAIRS.(HAND WASH SINK ALSO UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING). CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING OF PREP HAND WASH SINK AND THE SINK AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM UNTIL THE HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* 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 ARE 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 PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OCT 172013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS TUNA, HAM, TURKEY AND OTHER DELI MEAT SANDWHICHES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN INTERIOR WALL AND FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
OCT 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR A REMOVAL OF THE TAG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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