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JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP

4000 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623582

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623237

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR MAKING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607195

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH 1-DOOR REACH-IN HOT DOG COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONCPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LARD STORED UNCOVERED NEAR DEEP FRYERS WHERE IT EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LARD CONTAINER OR MAINTAIN FOOD COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR OTHER SOURCES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN LARGE PLASTIC DELIVERY BAG STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINENS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2589577

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED INSTALL HOOKS SO HANGING MOP CAN DRY PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2583219

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19:OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2582807

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SALT STORED IN ORANGE BUCKET NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ANY FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 5/21/2020 AND 8/13/2020 AND NO CURRENT IDPH LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ORANGE HOME DEPOT BUCKET USED TO STORE SALT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR SALT STORAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS IN POTATO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOODEN PLANKS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ONION CUTTER IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REFUSE AREA, UNUSED ITEMS INCLUDE NONWORKING FRYERS, BLUE CONTAINERS, RED BARRELS AND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE ENCLOSURE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE EXIT DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2554923

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2549633

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR THE HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546473

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR THE HOUSE MADE FRENCH FRIES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366931

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THE ONLY HAND SINK ONSITE, IS LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA, NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK PER CITY CODE, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366567

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THE ONLY HAND SINK ONSITE, IS LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA, NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK PER CITY CODE, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, FOUND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TI INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT ONSITE FOR TESTING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED INSTALL HOOKS SO HANGING MOP CAN DRY PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE CAULKING AROUND HAND-SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366157

Location recorded for this inspection · JIMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP · 4000 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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