Chicago
61
YOUR CALL

Jimmy John'S

1133 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2022-05-11
Pass Rate
58%
3 failures
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2022-05-11)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2019, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 20 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 20×
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2022-05-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS OUTSIDE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF BUILDING NEXT TO HVAC UNIT CLOSET.

2021-10-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-501.14 NOTED BUILDUP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. THE WAREWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE CLEANED Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED ...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2021-09-27 Fail Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED BUILDUP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. THE WAREWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE CLEANED Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2456468 CONDUCTED ON 11/10/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.16: OBSERVED THE COVER ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN VENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER. NOTE: VENT HAS TWO BROKEN ...

2020-11-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE COVER ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN VENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.

2019-07-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS USED FOOD WRAPPERS, BOXES, TRASH, AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND PICKLE BUCKETS NEAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS USED FOOD WRAPPERS, BOXES, TRASH, AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND PICKLE BUCKETS NEAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2240348 ON NOVEMBER 19, 2018. THE VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS... -- 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. -- 6.501.114 REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,...

2018-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. , WHILE DELI MEATS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISS...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL & HOSE OF ICE MACHINE, PANELS A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 6.501.114 REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-02-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUL ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

2017-02-28 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ALLOWING SOAP TO BE DISPENSED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONE DESIGNED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAK,

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

2016-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/13/16 REPORT 1960285 NOT CORRECTED: 18- LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 20) ON WALLS, CEILING , ON OLD, WORN BROOMS AND DUST PAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-0...

minor Sanitation

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

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OVERFLOWING EXPOSED BIN OF SOILED APRONS IN REAR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

2016-09-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DEEP, FILLED PANS OF SLICED DELI MEAT WITH DELI WAX PAPER INBETWEEN PRE PORTIONED MEATS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TURKEY 46.9F, HAM 46.5F, ROAST BEEEF 46.9F. PREMISES USING DELI/WAX PAPER IN EXCESSIVE MULTIPLE LAYERS TO PRE PORTION MEATS. INSTD TO MA...

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 20) NOTED ON STORAGE BOXES, WALLS AND CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-29 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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