Chicago
41
BEAT

Jimmy John'S

812 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
5 passed
Last Inspected
2022-08-03
Pass Rate
42%
3 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-08-03)
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2018, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 10 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2022-08-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-07-19 Fail Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2021-04-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 8/2/18. INSTRUCTED HIM TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ONE SIGNED POLICY FOUND ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

2019-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGES CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE C...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (BEARD GUARDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AT THAT INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFA...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN HOT & COLD HOLDING STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO ENSURE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AT THAT INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFA...

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES FROM STAFF. EMPLOYEE ENTER THE PREP AREA,PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGIN HANDLING RTE FOOD BEFORE WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED PERFORMING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, THEN BEGAN HANDLING RTE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HI...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED, CLEAN AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CIT...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN HOT & COLD HOLDING STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO ENSURE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONLY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO BE ALLERGEN TRAINED, KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2017-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PULLING UP PANTS AROUND HIS WAIST WITH GLOVED HANDS AND THEN HANDLED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS AND CHEESE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY P...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC DRINK CUP INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICED TURKEY,HAM,TUNA,ALFALFA SPROUTS)PERSON ON DUTY STATES THEY ARE THE MANAGER BUT DOES NOT HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION.MUST B...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW .I POSTED A NEW SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS (7-42-010B)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND BOXES FROM FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM

2017-03-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

2016-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-10-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE 3- SINK AREA, NEAR SYRUP LINES, AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE UPDATED SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOU...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BOX WITH PACKAGED POTATO CHIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

2015-07-30 Pass License
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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