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JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

203 E OHIO ST , CHICAGO, IL 60611

FailJan 22, 2024Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
7Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 22

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; 25LBS OF ROAST BEEF MEASURED AT 46F, 6LBS OF CUT LETTUCE MEASURED AT 55F, 20 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES MEASURED AT 51F, 17 LBS OF HAM MEASURED BETWEEN 48-50.3F, 125LBS OF TURKEY MEASURED BETWEEN 45-48F. APPROXIMATELY 193 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $215. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 33

33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 47F IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE. WALK-IN COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE WALK-IN COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 36

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

Code 48

48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN RESTROOM AND PREP-LINE GASKETS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

Code 60

60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 5/2/23 REPORT #2575254, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #56) 6-303.11: ONSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, WALK IN FREEZER, OR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #57) 2-102.13: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. #58) 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDARION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Published inspection history

4 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
Dec 31, 2025CanvassPass
Nov 27, 2024CanvassPass
Feb 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Jan 22, 2024 · this eventCanvassFail

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