JIMMY JOHN'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - ON 7-9-2025 UPON MY RETURN MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SERVSAFE CETIFICATE.CLASS TAKEN ON 5-20-25,CERTIFICATE #27466370,EXAM FORM 5728.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS WERE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:HAM,CHICKEN,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 7-9-2025 UPON MY RETURN MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SERVSAFE CETIFICATE.CLASS TAKEN ON 5-20-25,CERTIFICATE #27466370,EXAM FORM 5728.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE NOR ON COMPUTER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH SUPPORT DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.