FAIL Risk 1 (High)

JIMMY JOHNS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JIMMY JOHNS 2231 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
February 4, 2021 Complaint License #2093646
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
6
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 4, 2021. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 9 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS NOTED WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. PREPARATION DATES ONLY. ASSORTED SLICED CHEESE AND DELI MEATS WITH PREP DATES OF 2/2, 2/3, 2/1. PREPARED RANCH DRESSING DATED 2/1 AND TUNA SALAD DATED 2/3. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH SOILED PAPER TOWELS ON THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WASTE IN THE RECEPTACLE AS NEEDED.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THREE BICYCLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST NOT STORE DELIVERY BICYCLES IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXPOSED UNEVEN, ROUGH BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST COVER/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE ENTRANCE/EXIT WAY FROM THE FRONT PREP TO THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections