Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2019
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Score
Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2011. On Aug 13, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 13, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDED AT BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING DELI SANDWICHES, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110.0 F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST MAKE DOOR GASKETS TIGHT FITTED IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (SODA AND BACON HELD INSIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS, FOUND BOTH PREP AREAS HAND WASH SINKS OBSTRUCTED WITH UTENSILS STORED IN SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK FREE FROM ANY OBSTRUCTION FOR PROPER HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD TRAYS STORED IMPROPERLY IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SANDWICH MAKERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP 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 GAPS IN BETWEEN THE TRIM AND THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT GARBAGE CONTAINER AND VARIOUS HOLES IN THE BRICK IN THE WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS, HOLES, AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS, BRICK, AND TRIM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT AT WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE DELI MEATS AND BREAD ARE BEING SLICED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1497701, DATED 10/9/2014 (38)(29)OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK PLUMBING DRAINING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING., NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT AT WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CATERING TRAYS ON SHELF IN THE REAR FACE UP AND UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP DARK GRROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING AT THE THRESHOLD TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE BASEBOARDS DETACHED FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES JACKETS AND PURSES STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK PLUMBING DRAINING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK.(REAR OF PREMISES)
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Jun 7, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: WINDOW SILLS & GLASS WINDOWS AT REAR PREP ROOM; INTERIOR OF HANDSINK IN REAR; CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSER; EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP-DUE TO DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP, BEHIND PREP TABLE, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN REAR ROOM - MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR ROOM MUST BE REMOVED, MINIMIZED, & IF NEEDED MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR-FOR EASY CLEANING & PEST MONITORING 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop on file is from Aug 13, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop.
Has Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop 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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