JIMMY JOHNS SANDWICH SHOP.
2336 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 192025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11--OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 3-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
6-202.11--OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 52025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 3-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES AND UNUSUED BROKEN BYCICLES EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI-MEAT SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES AND UNUSUED BROKEN BYCICLES EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2582597 DATED:09/29/2023 #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS. #49--4-602.13: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #53--5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/21/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 292023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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APR 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURE NEAR REAR EXIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL THE LID ON THE GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAR 132020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED POSSIBLE SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE FOOD RELATED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AREA.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOMS
JAN 32020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED EXPOSED POSSIBLE SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE FOOD RELATED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AREA.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOMS
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/7/2019 REPORT #2244108 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 55 6-201.11-FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AT WALL BASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THIS AREA -6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JAN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTING AT SIDE AND TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TO A SMOOTH SURFACE. CORE VIOLATION
FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AT WALL BASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
JUL 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
JUL 62017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1946507 DATED 7/13/16. #32- Observed a baker's rack stored to the left of the exposed hand sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splash guard at the left side of the exposed hand sink to help prevent possible contamination. #34- Observed the basement floor to be littered with debris, trash, and dirt along walls and in multiple areas throughout. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least six inches off floor, remove debris and dirt, and clean and maintain floors. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS AND KIDS TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH LOTS OF ONIONS SKINS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
JUL 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed a baker's rack stored to the left of the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the left side of the exposed handsink to help prevent possible contamination.
Observed the basement floor to be littered with debris, trash, and dirt along walls and in multiple areas throughout. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least six inches off floor, remove debris and dirt, and clean and maintain floors.
Observed the thermometer in the three door cooler to not function properly. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
JUL 62016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Upon arrival for inspection (1:25pm) found no City of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (deli meat, sliced tomatoes, etc.) were being handled/prepared. Laurie Sojak arrived during inspection at 1:55pm with a valid City of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificate. Instructed facility that a City of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and or served at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1532666, dated 4-7-15: Violation 41- "BASEMENT AREA CLUTTER NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED BETTER CLEAN ANS MAINTAIN." Violation 45- "FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Observed a baker's rack stored to the left of the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the left side of the exposed handsink to help prevent possible contamination.
Observed the basement floor to be littered with debris, trash, and dirt along walls and in multiple areas throughout. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least six inches off floor, remove debris and dirt, and clean and maintain floors.
Observed the thermometer in the three door cooler to not function properly. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
APR 72015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO NICE AND NEATLY,
BASEMENT AREA CLUTTER NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED BETTER CLEAN ANS MAINTAIN,
DELIVERY GUYS IN AND OUT OF FOOD PREP AREA WHILE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR THEM TO BE, OUT SIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA,
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
SEP 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND COUNTER OR INSTALL PARTITION TO SEPARATE PREP AND CUSTOMER CONTACT AREA.
FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROEPRLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES/STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
SEP 102014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND ALL INTERIOR PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND COUNTER OR INSTALL PARTITION TO SEPARATE PREP AND CUSTOMER CONTACT AREA.
FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROEPRLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES/STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
JUL 222013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
JAN 232012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (REAR AREA) AND INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER (FRONT SERVICE AREA).-----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
MAY 112010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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