Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2011
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Score
Jimmy John's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 27, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jimmy John's dates to Sep 27, 2011.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Sep 20, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) OUTER OPENINGS NOT ADEQUATELY PROPECTED. OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS WITH AT LEAST 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RODENT-PROOF OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: (7-42-010B) LAST SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/29/10 VISIT (REPORT #453237), NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED VISIBLY FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE. ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE FAN GUARD OF WALK-IN FREEZER-MUST ADDRESS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE ICE MACHINE-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Nov 5, 2010
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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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. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT TOP OF REACH-IN. AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.4 DEGREES AIR TEMP. UNIT BEIN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX REQUESTING REINSPECTION OF UNIT. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM 52.4 DEGREES, ROAST BEEF 50.6 DEGREES, TURKEY 51.7 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 20 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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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. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED, PREPED AND HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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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. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH-IN COOLERS. SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING RUSTY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Sep 27, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy John's 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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