AUG 3
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHN'S.
BEAT. 41/100
812 W VAN BUREN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 3, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 192022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
AUG 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGES CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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 CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD (DELI MEAT, TOMATOES,CHEESE) PREP, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (BEARD GUARDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN HOT & COLD HOLDING STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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.
AUG 32018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN HOT & COLD HOLDING STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONLY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO BE ALLERGEN TRAINED, KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 POSSIBLE CONTAMINTATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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)
* 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 BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
* 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)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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
MAR 212017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
OCT 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 172016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SERIOUS.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BOX WITH PACKAGED POTATO CHIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
JUL 302015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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