Jersey Mike's Subs
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Jersey Mike's Subs has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Jersey Mike's Subs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 26, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.
Jersey Mike's Subs' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS. APPROX 5-LBS OF ROAST BEEF IN COOLER AT 44.9F, SLICED TOMATOES IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURES OF APPROX 9-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.5F, 54.0F . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST OF APPROX $ 30.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 43.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES ON PREMISES FOR STAFF. NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT 2- HAND SINKS AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE,( PAPER TOWELS) AT 3RD HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, MEATBALLS, ETC SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE HAND SINKS SLOW DRAINING LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND SANDWICH STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECOND FOOD PREP AREA WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cold hold drawers: 1.95lbs of grilled chicken @ 50.0F and 0.84 lbs of breaded chicken @ 47.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less, and hot foods held @ 140F or higher. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found the handsink in the rear of north side prep area without paper towels. Found rear hand sink without paper towels. Found hand sink in south side prep area blocked (bag of ice inside basin) and without soap or paper towels. Instructed all hand sinks must be accessible at all times. Instructed all hand sinks must have soap and paper towels at all times. Operator corrected during inspection by removing items from south prep area hand sink, and stocking all hand sinks with soap and/or paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found cutting board in rear prep area with deep groves and heavily stained/soiled. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Found employee items stored throughout prep areas (on top of coolers, in shelves with dry storage, etc.). Instructed must provide a separate area for all employee items such as coats, hats, etc. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found south side prep area very disorganized and clutter, with items also stored directly on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor and to organize area. Must maintain same.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOOD USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES GRAB RAW STEAK PORTION FROM COOLER DRAWER,PUT STEAK ON GRILL,GO INTO NEXT UPPER DRAWER,(WHERE SLICED TOMATOES ARE STORED NEXT TO PRE COOKED CHICKEN) TO TAKE PRE-COOKED CHICKEN TO PUT ON GRILL,NEXT HE OPEN THE WRAPS,(BREAD) LOCATED ON UPPER SHELF FROM PACKAGING,NEVER WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY THAT RESULTS IN HAND CONTAMINATION,CDI. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT BIB STATION.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT ,MOP BUCKET, EXTERIOR INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS,(YOUGARTS,SAND WICHES,SALADS) PREPACKAGED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS IN DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABLES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES IN POOR REPAUR.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 27, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL DUST FAN VENT CEILING COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF SELF SERVE SODA AREA BY FRONT DOOR OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT HOOD ABOVE GRILL ON NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES.
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86
Sep 13, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE/DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CABINETS AROUND THE SODA FOUNTAIN DRAINS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH EVIDENCE OF BEING SOAKED IN CONDENSATION WATER-MUST ADDRESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF HANDSINK AT NORTH WALL (FRONT PREP), INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE CHUTE AT SODA DISPENSERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF DELI COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY WALL WITH DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Sep 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jersey Mike's Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mike's Subs on file is from Mar 26, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jersey Mike's Subs?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mike's Subs.
Has Jersey Mike's Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jersey Mike's Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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