JUN 2
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHN'S- STATE.
BEAT. 21/100
725 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 122022FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY SANDWICHES AND TUNA SANDWICHES) A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE WASTE WATER IS PROPERLY DISPOSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. REPORT #2544620 DATED NOVEMBER 23RD 2021 INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
NOV 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOODS (SLICING DELI MEAT, SANDIWCHES) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
NOV 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205-15 OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR ( INADEQUATE) LOW LIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. -
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AUG 132019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES FOR HOT AND COLD FOOD SERVED AND STORED IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/ STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER UTILIZED IF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS, TEST KIT/STRIPS MUST BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAIN IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR ( INADEQUATE) LOW LIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NO CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2268827 PERFORMED ON 3/1/2019. 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES FOR FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
APR 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 23
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON THE SHIFT HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
OCT 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Food container in prep area not labeled, instructed to label.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.
JAN 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
LARGE FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE BUILD-UP NOTED IN PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCRED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
AUG 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TOOL BAG STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNIT.(MUST REMOVE)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
NOV 52012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 5
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Correct By: Saturday, January 26, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT WORKING.
OCT 262012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE WORKING BUILDING RESTROOM.CITATION ISSUED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT WORKING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND APRONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
AUG 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
APR 92010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found some unnecessary items on shelving units. (used cups, glove, etc.)
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found burnt light bulb inside walk in cooler.
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