Jimmy John's - Van Buren
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2015
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Jimmy John's - Van Buren stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2015. 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 John's - Van Buren since Apr 1, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jimmy John's - Van Buren on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON WEST WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 25, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 3-18-15 ON REPORT# 1527966 NOT CORRECTED: -29- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -41- MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR FURNACE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION -CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON WEST WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ITEMS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Mar 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER 5 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP LID CLOSED ON DUMPSTER AND MAY NEED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLE OR MORE PICK-UPS PER WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1-24-14 ON REPORT# 1395708 NOT CORRECTED:-33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -41- MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR FURNACE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON WEST WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT DIRT, DUST AND CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR FURNACE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL CREVICES AT SEALED REAR DOOR EXIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3COMP FAUCET BASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER FURNACE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN THE DELI MEAT FOR THE STORE WAS BEING SLICED AND PORTIONED BY THE ONLY EMPLOYEE IN THE STORE UPON ENTRY. THE ABOVE BUSINESS WAS VIOLATED FOR HAVING NO CERTIFIED MANAGER DURING THE LAST INSPECTION PER REPORT # 250923 DATED 06/15/10. THE MANAGER WITH THE SANITATION RECIPROCITY RECIPT SHOWED UP 30 MINUTES LATER.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUR UNLABELED BOTTLES OF SANITIZING SOLUTION, GREASE CUTTER, WINDOW AND SURFACE CLEANERS WERE HANGING ON THE SLASH GUARD OF THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES FROM THE SINK AREA AND TO LABEL ALL CHEMICALS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DO NOT STORE BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AS TO BLOCK THE AIR FLOW FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN UNIT.
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Jun 15, 2010
Complaint
3 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 OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES-COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS NOT VALID.
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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 SHELVING BACK ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's - Van Buren last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's - Van Buren on file is from Apr 1, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's - Van Buren?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's - Van Buren.
Has Jimmy John's - Van Buren's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's - Van Buren 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 - Van Buren 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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