JIMMY JOHN'S.

Chicago Health Dept

247 S STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

7 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2022.

Last inspected Mar 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER and 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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 8
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOLDY CAULKING NOTED AROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING A LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUL 15
2020
PASS 1 violation
Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 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. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA IN REAR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING ARE OF FACILITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBING IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT EASILY ACCESSABLE FOR REVIEW AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY FOR REVIEW.MUST REPAIR, INSTALL OR OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2018
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LEFT SIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL MISSING SCREW TO SECURE LEFT SIDE OF PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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NOV 16
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive accumulated ice on top (mechanical) interior of ice machine. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.

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

FOUND THE MOP IN THE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Operator could not provide proof of food handler training for any employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must keep records on site at all times.

NOV 8
2017
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed approximately 10 small, black flies on walls near utility sink, and in the bag-in-box storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Observed 1-2 inch gap from top of bottom of space between 2 front exterior doors. Must make all exterior doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive accumulated ice on top (mechanical) interior of ice machine. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.

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

Observed excessive standing water under utility sink. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage.

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

FOUND THE MOP IN THE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Operator could not provide proof of food handler training for any employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must keep records on site at all times.

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