Jimmy John's

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap between the front entrance doors. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2610143 on 1/7/25 not corrected: 56 - observed the ventilation fans in both washrooms not operating. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fans in both washrooms. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fans in both washrooms not operating. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fans in both washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the 3-compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2576844 on 6/6/23 not corrected: 57 - observed no valid food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees holding the city of chicago foodservice manager certificate to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gap underneath exit door and middle of entrance doors larger than 1/4". Must seal.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found all cutting boards stained with deep grooves. Must resurface and maintain or replace all cutting boards. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found all cutting boards stained with deep grooves. Must resurface and maintain or replace all cutting boards. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the middle of the front entry door with an approximate 2 inch gap. Instructed to provide a tight seal to prevent rodents and pests and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROX 60 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE JIMMY JOHN'S DUMPSTER IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the jimmy john's dumpster with a 2 inch gap in between the lid and dumpster itself, also no able to close.-------observed a 1/2 inch gap in the middle of the front entrance to the facility. Instructed that the dumpster should be tight fitting to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must install door sweep (down middle of door) or adjust threshold to prevent rodent entry at front door. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair floor covering for grease trap, covering extremely loose and damaged, instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must install door sweeps (middle) or adjust threshold to prevent rodent entry at front door. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler along the wall base and in corner to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the fixture(faucet)at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Also at the 3 compartment sink must provide a stopper for the middle sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains, inside the walk-in cooler and floors under/around the ice machine. Also, keep floors dry under the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang all mops up when not in use to properly air dry.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person present during the inspection while foods were being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No summary report posted on premises from previous inspection made on 3-14-14. Todays summary report posted.serious violation 7-42-010(b).

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation in both the mens and womans washrooms not operational. Must repair.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: Bicycle delivery persons must not be allowed in the food preparation areas or handling foods without proper clean attire, hair restraints etc.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler training requirements not met. No certificates or proof of training. Must have proof of training for all food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dirt accumulation on soda dispenser ice chute. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Instructed to store all items at least six inches off the floor and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Found no light bulb in walk in freezer. Instructed to install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found employees in food prep areas without hair restraints. Advised that all persons in food prep areas must have proper hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling panelling missing from above walk-in unit. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in last compartment(right) of three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling panelleing missing from above walk-in unit. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain ice chute at soda machine in dining area.

* 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 FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Cold Tuna Cold-Hold Unit 38.9 °F Cold Turkey Cold-Hold Unit 39.9 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR BACK DOOR, BY BATHROOMS

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide storage space for employees belongs to be stored nice and neatly

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES I.E. MILK CRATES.