SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMMY JOHN'S - MICHIGAN.

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225 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 31, 2022 · passed with conditions

13 of 17 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. TURKEY AT 49.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.7F,CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7, CHICKEN 49.7F AND HAM AT 50.2F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25 LBS OF FOODS DURING INSPECTION COSTING ABOUT $150. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. TECHICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 15
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MOLDY CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

FEB 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, DUE TO WORK BEING DONE ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ENTER FACILITY TO START SHIFT, PUT ON GLOVES AND THEN STARTING PREPPING FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON TOP OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ROAST BEEF DELI MEAT (51.3F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (53F), AND HAM DELI MEAT (52.5F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROX. 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP HANDSINK. INSTRCUTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGIN PREPPING WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENFORCE FOOD HANDLERS TO UTILIZE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING OR PREPPING FOODS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

MAY 23
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS STORED ON COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZED SOLUTION.

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DEC 5
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front counter prep table door, of pop dispensing unit in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in dry storage area in 9th floor not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Walls that had peeling paint, holes gaps in dry storage room(9th floor), shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

JAN 26
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR/CRACK.MUST REPLACE.

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

STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

JUN 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PRESONAL ITEMS STORED ON SAME CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

OCT 8
2013
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 20
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX COVER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3COMP-SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.

OCT 17
2012
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SOILED WASH CLOTH STORED AT HAND SINK, INSTUCTED TO STORE AWAY IN A PROPER CONTAINER.

DEC 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BLEACH AND DISH SOAP STORED ABOVE ICE MAKER FULL OF ICE CUBES (THAT IS USED FOR SODA FOUNTAIN DRINKS), INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INVERTED LY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

AUG 17
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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