Jimmy John's

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found backflow device leaking located under self-serve soda machine. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found excessive amount of black unknown substance located under self-serve soda machine. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a black substance on the wall by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of tcs foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no up to date pest control logbook available for inspector's review. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005. Employee located chemical test strips at the end of the inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a black substance on the wall by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed shelving in walk in cooler with mold-like substance. Instructed manager to clean all soiled shelving.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed an accumulation of dust inside ventilation system in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean ventilation system.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on counters instructed manager to ensure all cloths are stored in sanitizer solution.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving in walk in cooler with mold-like substance. Instructed manager to clean all soiled shelving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed base coving missing on wall near coke machine. Instructed manager to replace base coving.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust inside ventilation system in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean ventilation system.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer, instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, food debris, dirt buildup. Must maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the faucet neck at the three compartment sink and from the back flow device at the mop sink; repair leaks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: A floor drain cover is needed for the floor drain outside of the walk-in cooler/freezer; provide a cover.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from inspection report # 2200254 "observed no food handlers certificates for food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain." instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the back interior wall of the ice machine with a brownish substance. Instructed to clean and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches with roast beef, ham, etc.) are being served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed black, slimy, mold-like substance on ceiling of lower section of ice bin. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black, slimy, mold-like substance around the rim of the floor utility sink. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area ceiling is missing several ceiling tiles. Observed 1 stained ceiling tile. Must replace all missing or stained ceiling tiles. Must maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed proof of food handler training for 1 food handler. No proof of food handler training for other 3 food handling employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted nor a certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Tuna, turkey, ham, etc.). Instructed to have both on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violation from report #1937934 dated 06/30/2016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct, provide proof and maintain: 45-food handlers requirments not met, instructed to have food handlers obtain illinos food handlers certificate. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Found the nozzles on the soda machine not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed a male employee with a visor on but it was not restraining his big hair. Instructed to contain hair so that it does not fall into the customers food.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Food trays not stored properly, instucted to invert to prevent contamination.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirments not met, instructed to have food handlers obtain illinos food handlers certificate.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in back area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the pipe under the exposed handwashing sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored above and around ice machine. Mops,brooms,etc.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- HAM, BEEF, CHEESE,ETC ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 12/03/10 NOT POSTED FOR CONSUMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR CONSUMER VIEW.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI SANDWICHES TURKEY,SALAMI ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.