MAY 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHN'S SANDWICH SHOP.
BEAT. 30/100
2048 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 1, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICING OF DELI MEATS,TOMATO,SHREEDED LETTUCE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF UP-TO-DATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
APR 242025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF UP-TO-DATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
SEP 62024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 6
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE RACKS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPAIR RACKS TO ENSURE RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OBSERVED NO PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
AUG 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550036 DATED 2/18/2022: #57: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO STREET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550036 DATED 2/18/2022: #57: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2550036 DATED 2/18/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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FEB 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICING DELI MEAT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.A CITY OF CHICAGO CEERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE 30MINS AFTER THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
JUL 12021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 242021FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2021
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE, ALSO NOTED PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND NO PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE.EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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