Jimmy John'S
Mixed record — 5 of 13 inspections passed
2026-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PIC STARTED CLEANING ICE MACHINE WHILE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AN...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS (BOXES OF CHIPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP ONION CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GR...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WITH DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2025-01-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH REAR ICE MACHINE, BEHIND FRONT NORTH WALL COOLING UNIT, AND IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY BIKES, SCRAP WOOD, BUCKETS, STORM WINDOWS AND DEBRIS. ALL ITEMS THAT ARE KEPT SHOULD BE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES...
2024-01-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2024-01-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CHEESE, ETC.)WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE BE ON S...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2023-01-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO MAINTAINCE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN WHITE FRONT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE.REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OPENINGS ON BRICK WALL BY THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AND BEHIND SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING ARE.SEAL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CAULKING AT WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE/ RESEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2021-10-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11-- BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.--- 6-201.11-- POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: 6-303.11--- INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2369489 ON 4-21-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. .#58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIC...
2021-10-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IS NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME ON THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE SHOOT DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF JIMMY JOHN BREAD, PAPER DEBRIS, FOOD CONTAINER WASTE. BAGS OF JIMMY JOHN GARBAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND REMOVE GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS. P...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR PATIO AND WALKWAY WITH ASSORTED DEBRIS ITEMS SUCH AS A MATTRESS, UNUSED FURNITURE, AND APPLIANCES. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2369489 ON 4-21-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55-: BASEMENT ...
2020-04-21 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE HAS MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PRESENTED AN INCOMPLETE SIGN UP SHEET W...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED BACK ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. -
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED SCOOP USED FOR MAYONNAISE AT THE COLD HOLDING LINE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP INSIDE THE PRODUCT, CHILL WATER OR STORE FREQUENTLY CHANGE THE WATER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE HAS MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200363 DATED 7/31/18 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE ...
2018-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR TILES MIISING AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
2017-09-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT STORE BOXES (FULL OR EMPTY) ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP OR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BETWEEN PREP TOP COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ONLY 2 AVAILABLE ON SITE).
2017-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #41 FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #1764121 DATED 5/4/16 NOT CORRECTED: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. OPERATOR CORRECTED THIS ITEM DURING INSPECTION BY ...
2016-05-04 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE AND ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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