SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMMY JOHNS.

BEAT. 37/100

2231 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 23, 2025 · passed

Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID/PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF PAYMENT DATED 8/27/2024 FROM KENNEDY KING COLLEGE, BUT NO PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICGAO CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEAT ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP REGARDING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/29/2024, REPORT #2588767: #51) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 29
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT: UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. UNDER THE REAR BULK SODA STORAGE SHELVING. AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING PLASTIC CORNER WALL COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PLASTIC CORNER WALL COVER.

NOV 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DAMAGED AND PEELING BASEBOARD COVERING UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT: UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. UNDER THE REAR BULK SODA STORAGE SHELVING. AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-27-22 REPORT #2566039 #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION(02/18/2022). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RETAKE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN UPDATED RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER TO WASH PROPERLY, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPENING/HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION(02/18/2022). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RETAKE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN UPDATED RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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FEB 17
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16- BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- EXPOSED UNEVEN, ROUGH BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST COVER/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

FEB 4
2021
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS NOTED WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. PREPARATION DATES ONLY. ASSORTED SLICED CHEESE AND DELI MEATS WITH PREP DATES OF 2/2, 2/3, 2/1. PREPARED RANCH DRESSING DATED 2/1 AND TUNA SALAD DATED 2/3. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED OVERFLOWING WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH SOILED PAPER TOWELS ON THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WASTE IN THE RECEPTACLE AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED UNEVEN, ROUGH BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST COVER/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THREE BICYCLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST NOT STORE DELIVERY BICYCLES IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE ENTRANCE/EXIT WAY FROM THE FRONT PREP TO THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2373242 ON 5-29-20 NOT CORRECTED. #41-: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.#53-:INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. TOILET SEAT IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#55- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.#57- ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MAY 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICTE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(LUNCH MEAT). A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012,

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT REAR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND FRONT SODA DISPENSER/SELF SERVE UNIT. MUST INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. TOILET SEAT IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WERE FOOD IS SLICED. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES SPECIALLY UNDER WHEELS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ONSITE. MOST OF THE CERTIFICATE PROVIDED TO SANITARIAN WERE EXPIRED.

MAY 22
2020
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FRONT WHITE PANEL OF ICE BIN WITH BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET WITH CHLORINE. TESTED CHLORINE LEVEL WAS OVER 200ppm ,TEST STRIP TURNED BLACK. PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT REAR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND FRONT SODA DISPENSER/SELF SERVE UNIT. MUST INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. TOILET SEAT IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WERE FOOD IS SLICED. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES SPECIALLY UNDER WHEELS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ONSITE. MOST OF THE CERTIFICATE PROVIDED TO SANITARIAN WERE EXPIRED.

DEC 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE BAFFLE OF THE ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DNA SANITIZE.

OCT 19
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN/MISSING AT DISHWASHING FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSALLEXPOSED HANDSINK AT LOCATION STATED ALSO NOTED MISSING STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPER.

OCT 11
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MISSING LICENSING INFORMATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET LICENSING INFORMATION BY NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION7#7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#38 MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE NOTED ON 3/3/2016 REPORT#2093646.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOWW DEVICE BY NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN/MISSING AT DISHWASHING FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSALLEXPOSED HANDSINK AT LOCATION STATED ALSO NOTED MISSING STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPER.

MAR 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.SLICED VITO 45.3F,1.7LBS.SLICED HAM 44.7F,1.5LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.4F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 4.2LBS $30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RING REGISTER AND THEN HANDLED MONEY,PUT ON GLOVES AND MADE A SANDWICH AND THEN DID THE SAME THING AGAIN.ALSO EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN HANDLING CLEAN DISHES PUTTING THEM ON RACK TO DRY AND THEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AGAIN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

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

MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 22
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER I/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ONSITE IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, ETC.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL THE BIKES IN THE DINING AREA.

NOV 26
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

DEC 26
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 9
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 6
2011
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. WATER DAMAGED WALL WITH OPEN HOLES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. NO HOLES.

AUG 29
2011
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLOSET IN ROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL

MINORSanitation
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. WATER DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLOSET IN ROOM, MUST REPAIR/SEAL. METAL WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL. BROKEN WOODEN DOOR THRESHOLD INSIDE WASHROOM WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

MINORSanitation
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. EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE PREMISES.

MAY 2
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHTLY SEALED/RODENT PROOFED. TORN AND MISSING RUBBER STRIP WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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 OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING LICENSE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY BEING SERVED/PREPARED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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. MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. POOLING WATER WITH DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLOSET IN ROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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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. DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL OPENING IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE FOR WALL REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLOSET IN ROOM, MUST REPAIR/SEAL. METAL WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL. BROKEN WOODEN DOOR THRESHOLD INSIDE WASHROOM WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. DRAINAGE PIPE FROM COLA DISPENSER IN DINING ROOM DRAINING INTO BUCKET NOT APPROPRIATE DRAIN AT SITE. MANAGEMENT STATES DRAIN IS CLOGGED. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM OR PACK PACKS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

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