Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Jimmy Johns has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Jimmy Johns's record stops at Apr 25, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jimmy Johns is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIGN OF BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PART BY THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELF WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS:PAPER LINE,FOOD CANS ETC.ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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Mar 27, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OIF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SLICED DELI MEAT(HAM, TURKEY, ROAST BEEF, CAPICOLA, SALAMI) AND MADE TO ORDER SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3-17-14 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT(WATER SPILLS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in both rear storage rooms. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jan 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 30, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN, AND BETTER ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED DURING THIS INSPECTION I.E.PREPARATION OF ASSORTED SUB-SANDWICHES.
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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.REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS WERE NOTED.
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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.THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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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 Apr 25, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns.
Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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