SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMMY JOHN'S - WASHINGTON.

EAT. 78/100

216 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 27, 2021 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 27
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 20
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOXED SUPPLIES AND LARGE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS AREAS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING .

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Found the following previous serious violation from report # 1981489, dated 1/13/17 not corrected: #18 Found 1-2 inch gaps from top to bottom of space between 2 front exterior doors. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020. Advised must correct previous serious violation. Critical violation 7-42-090. Operator corrected violation during inspection.

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

Found wiping cloths improperly stored (stored handing on door of prep cooler. Must store all wiping cloths in a clean container, in a sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.

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JAN 13
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found 1-2 inch gaps from top to bottom of space between 2 front exterior doors. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Found wiping cloths improperly stored (stored handing on door of prep cooler. Must store all wiping cloths in a clean container, in a sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.

JUL 21
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER,UNNECESSARY ARTICLE ON FLOORS,(THRU-OUT)IN REAR STOREAGE/EMPLOYEE BRAKE ROOM WHERE TABLE AND CHAIRR STORED LEADING UPSTAIRS .MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

JAN 27
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

AUG 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.

AUG 6
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

NOTED THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IS BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED FAUCET LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1134608 DATED 9/28/2012. MINORS #32 AND #36 WERE SUPPOSED TO BE CORRECTED BY 12/28/2013 AND WERE NOT DONE. #32 2-STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3COMP SINK MUST PROVIDE, AND #36 LIGHT BULB IS OUT INT HE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.MANAGER SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO BUY A LIGHTBULB FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO SINK STOPPERS.CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #H000083345 16.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 28
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE-SERVE SODA LIDS MUST BE INVERTED (FACE DOWN), IN STORAGE BINS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2-STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST PROVIDE.

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

LIGHT BULB IS OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.

AUG 12
2011
PASSED
3 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

MINOROther
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 HANDLERS.

DEC 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 8
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN COVER FOR TOILET'S WATER TANK MUST BE REPLACED.

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. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN COOLER (SODA CANS) OR UNDER DRY STORAGE RACK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR STORED ON SHELVES, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

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