Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2020
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Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops is from Mar 26, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five 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
Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT BACK FLOW OF DIRTY WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING SYSTEM SO THAT NO DIRTY WATER COMES BACK UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS.
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Mar 20, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROBE FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN IT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FREE DIRT AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION #2244008 ON 1/3/2019 POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN IT IN A SPOT WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT BACK FLOW OF DIRTY WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING SYSTEM SO THAT NO DIRTY WATER COMES BACK UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS.
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLE INSIDE CLOSETS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSETS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 2, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND TOP OF DRAIN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jan 18, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER PUT ON GLOVES AND PROCEEDED TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS FIRST. INSTUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN WITH A GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE ENTIRE CONTAINER. MANAGER PUT GARBAGE TO THE EMPTY SIDE OF THE CONTAINER. NOW ALLOWING CONTAINER TO CLOSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI MEATS(HAM,TURKEY AND ROAST BEEF). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL PERSONAL IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND TOP OF DRAIN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 2, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI MEATS(HAM,TURKEY AND ROAST BEEF). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Jan 6, 2017
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 FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AR PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED:TURKEY, BEEF CHEESE ETC. AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE/FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2016
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: NO PEST LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.LOG BOOK ARE TO BE MAINTAIN ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDE AT 4:33pm BY THE FIELD SUPERVISOR
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AR PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED:TURKEY, BEEF CHEESE ETC. AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REAR FURNACE AND HOT WATER ROOM ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ON BOTH STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE RECYCLING AREA WITH A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR RECYCLING BINS OVERFLOWING INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN.KEEP ITMS(BOXES BAGS BOTTLES FROM FLOOR/GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECT ACTIVITIES
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER BACK UP. WATER IS BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS WHEN DRAINING WITH FOOD PARTICALS COMING OUT FROM BOTH COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PERSONS ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER OF 53.0 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE, FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3 DEGREES. COOLERS MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPPER TEMPERATURE. 39 POUNDS OF HAM AT 51 DEGREES, 140 POUNDS OF TURKEY 51.2 DEGREES, SLICE HAM 40 POUNDS 48.0 DEGREES 26 POUNDS ROAST BEEF 51.3 DEGREES ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1067 224 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BACK UP. WATER IS BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS WHEN DRAINING WITH FOOD PARTICALS COMING OUT FROM BOTH COMPARTMENTS. HANDSINK IS VERY SLOW DRAINING WHEN IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS TO BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR WATER HEATER CLOSETS MUST ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED TO EMLIMINATE ANY RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PERSONS ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Mar 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine 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 not cleaned in storage rooms. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
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Oct 24, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FRAME AROUND THE ICE MACHINE DOOR HAS SOME BUILDUP, CLEAN OFF AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE WALK-IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUIDUP ON THE FLOOR, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 REMOVE CLUTTER REAR CLOSET AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Oct 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,MISSING SINK STOPPER ALL SAID WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR CLOSETS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND 1 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops on file is from Mar 26, 2020. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops.
Has Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops 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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