JIMMY JOHNS GOURMET SANDWICHES.
6451 W DIVERSEY AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF WHITE PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SANDWICHES, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF WHITE PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS FOUND IN 2020. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE INFORMATION MUST BE ON FILE AS WELL AS PEST CONTROL REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/19/2021 REPORT #2472830 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/19/2021 REPORT #2472830 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE FACILITY WAS OPEN AND PREPARING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED, AND AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/19/2021 REPORT #2472830 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 122021FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FACILITY WAS OPEN AND PREPARING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2367084 DATED 4/10/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE REMAINING KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY AND AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING." " OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES." " NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED,HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE REMAINING KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY AND AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 312020FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED,HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (FOOD PREP AND WASH ROOMS).
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE REMAINING KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY AND AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
FOUND DIRTY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PF-VIOLATION#7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLCY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY. PF VIOLATION#7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL PERSONEL IN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced
Floors by pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Wall tiles by prep table in kitchen prep area that were damaged/broken, shall be replaced. Missing ceiling tiles above walk in cooler in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
JAN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
Found no certified food mgr with at city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing/ handling, serving potentially hazardous foods, above was making, serving sandwiches, handling deli meats, slicing, at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JUN 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/09/2015, REPORT #1522797, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FEB 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL VENT COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION IS DIRTY- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL.
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
JAN 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION--MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 ATT:D.BHATTAL FOR TAG REMOVAL OR BY E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION IS DIRTY- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL.
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
JAN 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
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