JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP.
4000 W GRAND AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 102025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR MAKING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTH 1-DOOR REACH-IN HOT DOG COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONCPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LARD STORED UNCOVERED NEAR DEEP FRYERS WHERE IT EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LARD CONTAINER OR MAINTAIN FOOD COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR OTHER SOURCES.
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN LARGE PLASTIC DELIVERY BAG STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINENS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 142024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND MOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED INSTALL HOOKS SO HANGING MOP CAN DRY PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-101.19:OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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OCT 32023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SALT STORED IN ORANGE BUCKET NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ANY FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 5/21/2020 AND 8/13/2020 AND NO CURRENT IDPH LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED ORANGE HOME DEPOT BUCKET USED TO STORE SALT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR SALT STORAGE.
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS IN POTATO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOODEN PLANKS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED ONION CUTTER IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REFUSE AREA, UNUSED ITEMS INCLUDE NONWORKING FRYERS, BLUE CONTAINERS, RED BARRELS AND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE ENCLOSURE.
OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE EXIT DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR THE HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES.
JAN 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR THE HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
APR 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THE ONLY HAND SINK ONSITE, IS LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA, NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK PER CITY CODE, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 302020FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THE ONLY HAND SINK ONSITE, IS LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA, NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK PER CITY CODE, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
FOUND A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, FOUND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TI INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT ONSITE FOR TESTING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED INSTALL HOOKS SO HANGING MOP CAN DRY PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE CAULKING AROUND HAND-SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed raw wood shelves and utensils used in prep. Must provide a non porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the inside of the ice machine. Must remove dirt, clean, and maintain. Observed the hood encrusted with excess grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Observed slight leak in walk in cooler compressor. Must repair and maintain.
Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the walk in cooler. Must remove and maintain area. Observed stains on ceiling in the front and rear prep. Must clean and maintain.
Outside garbage area has excess unnecessary articles (shopping carts). Must remove all articles and maintain area.
Observed wash cloths being stored on counter. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizing solution when not in use. Observed scoop stored directly on food product. Must store scoop handles with the handle up and not in direct contact with the product.
JAN 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR AND MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OCT 12014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES,WALLS,CEILINGS,IN POTATOE PEELER,ON BAGS OF ONIONS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO NORTH DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVER HEAD CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN FRYERS,POTATOE PEELER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOORS IN SAME AREAS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE CEILING AND WALL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUTMUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,LIGHT SHIELDS AND EXHAUST FANS.
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
JUN 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE POTATO BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THEY ARE GREASY AND SLIPPERY.
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
NOV 22011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Side door door worn at bottom of door sweep. Instructed to repair to prevent daylight at bottom.
Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
AUG 172011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Side door door worn at bottom of door sweep. Instructed to repair to prevent daylight at bottom.
Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
FEB 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR SOME AREAS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR AREA
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