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JIMMY JOHN'S

55 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JIMMY JOHN'S has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 29, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on October 29, 2010. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 20, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2011. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2010. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • (7-38-020) OUTER OPENINGS NOT ADEQUATELY PROPECTED. OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS WITH AT LEAST 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RODENT-PROOF OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • (7-42-010B) LAST SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/29/10 VISIT (REPORT #453237), NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED VISIBLY FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE. ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE FAN GUARD OF WALK-IN FREEZER-MUST ADDRESS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE ICE MACHINE-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
  4. Tag Removal

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT TOP OF REACH-IN. AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.4 DEGREES AIR TEMP. UNIT BEIN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX REQUESTING REINSPECTION OF UNIT. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM 52.4 DEGREES, ROAST BEEF 50.6 DEGREES, TURKEY 51.7 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 20 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED, PREPED AND HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH-IN COOLERS. SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING RUSTY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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