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JIMMY JOHNS SANDWICH SHOPS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JIMMY JOHNS SANDWICH SHOPS (AKA: JIMMY JOHNS) 3041 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
January 7, 2016 Canvass License #1695172
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AS PER DISCUSSED ON 2-4-15 REPORT #1408296. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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