Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2019
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 14, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED 90 DAYS AFTER 12/28/2018//SEE REPORT#2243932-CITATION ISSUED-PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DIARRHEAL AND VOMIT KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE DIARRHEAL AND VOMIT KIT ON SITE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DRAINBOARD OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED--SECOND OFFENSE--SEE# 60 BELOW-CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 28, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE .CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE OR IF ICE MACHINE HAS BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE ABLE TO SHOW WHERE IT IS. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. MUST POST/DISPLAY CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/14/2016, REPORT #1966511 , VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: #45- NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL BARRIER AT FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE FROM DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER OR CHILDREN ENTERING PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN MEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED IN PLAN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED THAT SHEET MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-010 (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 03/08/2016, REPORT #1574635, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED THAT SHEET MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Sep 1, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 7, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR SODA SYRUP BOXES UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (CABINET) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Jul 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Aug 14, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED POOLED WATER UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Daylight coming in at bottom of rear door. Instructed to replace rubber at bottom of door sweep.
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Nov 3, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,DISPLAY,SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD CLINGING TO THE WALLS AND TUBES WHERE ICE WATER IS FLOWING,MANAGER DISCARDED THE ICE AND CLEAN THE MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE WITH SLICER AND PACKAGING MATERIAL,AT THIS TIME NO PREPARATION IS BEING DONE ON THE PREP TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's on file is from Jun 14, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's.
Has Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy John of Chicago — Jimmy John's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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