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JIMMY JOHN'S STORE # 722

1519 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JIMMY JOHN'S STORE # 722 has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 20, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 26, 2019, found no infractions.

3 of 8 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on September 21, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 21, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 19, 2016. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2018. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with proof of notification from all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 Observed no written policy for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Must provide equipment and printed procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 Observed exposed hand sink and washbowl sinks without proper signage. Must provide sign or poster that notified food employees to wash their hands. Sign must be clearly visible to food employees. Must maintain same.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 Observed improper date marking on TCS foods in walk in cooler and prep coolers. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed must provide metal stem thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 3-304.112. Observed scoop used for mayonnaise improperly stored in pan with room temperature water. Instructed must properly store utensils in continuously running water, in standing water with a temperature of at lest 135F, or in food product with handle above the top of food. Must maintain same.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 No allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • Observed previous inspection report summary not posted in front prep or dining room. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of all customers. Operator posted during inspection. 7-42-010(b).
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA,IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN HALLWAYS AND NEAR THE WASH ROOMS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
  7. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • TOP PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 45 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

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