Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Jimmy Johns, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Jimmy Johns since Feb 4, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jimmy Johns on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED CLEAR WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOWLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2261789 ON 2/8/19 VIOLATION #58. FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TURKEY HAM, ROAST BEEF TUNA SANDWICHES ETC.) INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVE OPENING APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Feb 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 13, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED. THERE'S SEEPAGE COMING FROM THE BACK SIDE OF GREASE TRAP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PLUMBER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED STANDING WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED,AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. 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 TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE AND FROST ACCUMULATING ON THE WALLS AND FAN UNIT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND A NON-WORKING 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Sep 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2015
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MENS BATHROOM HAND SINK AND TOILET IN POOR REPAIRS.(HAND WASH SINK ALSO UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON THE VALVE AND CONTINUE USING THE HAND SINK UNTIL FAUCETS ARE REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING OF PREP HAND WASH SINK AND THE SINK AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MENS BATHROOM HAND SINK AND TOILET IN POOR REPAIRS.(HAND WASH SINK ALSO UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON THE VALVE AND CONTINUE USING THE HAND SINK UNTIL FAUCETS ARE REPAIRED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING OF PREP HAND WASH SINK AND THE SINK AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCETS UNABLE TO DISPENSE WATER. WATER IS TURNED ON FROM THE VALVE LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE SINK......ALSO NOTED MENS BATHROOM HAND SINK AND TOILET IN POOR REPAIRS.(HAND WASH SINK ALSO UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING). CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING OF PREP HAND WASH SINK AND THE SINK AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM UNTIL THE HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES SUB SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS TUNA, HAM, TURKEY AND OTHER DELI MEAT SANDWHICHES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN INTERIOR WALL AND FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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 (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR A REMOVAL OF THE TAG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Johns last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns on file is from Feb 4, 2020. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns.
Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Johns 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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