Jimmy John's

Observed brown slimy matter on the baffle wall on the inside of the ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty the ice machine and wash, rinse, and sanitize the baffle wall.

Observed employee prepping food on the sandwich line without a hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Wear a hair restraint while handling food.

Observed employee prepping food with wrist jewelry on. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Employee will remove wrist jewelry.

Observed pesto pasta (56F) and potato salad (55F) being stored above 41F inside the self-serve reach in cooler at the register. The ambient air temperature of the unit is 56F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. COS: The TCS food items were removed and discarded. Only drinks are being stored inside of the unit.

Observed 0 ppm of sanitizer solution dispensing from the sanitizer compartment in the ware-washing area. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows for quaternary ammonium compound solution shall: 150-400 ppm. Person in charge remade sanitizer however it was not at the appropriate level. Call a reputable repairman to service the sanitizer dispenser at the 3 compartment sink.

Observed two employees making sandwiches without hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employees put on hair nets.

Observed an employee wearing a earbud while making sandwiches. Employees shall maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and shall use good hygienic practices during all working periods in the food service establishment. COS: Employee removed earbud.

Observed an employee take someone's order at the register, put on gloves, and start making sandwiches without washing their hands. Any time a food worker changes tasks they are required to wash their hands before putting gloves on and working with food. PIC educated employee on what to do when changing tasks.

Observed an employee making sandwiches with several bracelets on their wrists. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC had employee remove their bracelets.

Observed no procedure or kit to respond to vomiting and diarrheal events in the establishment. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Please order biohazard kit for vomiting and diarrhea and implement a procedure for events.

Observed 3 employees actively prepping without hair restraints. PIC states they are in the process of ordering new hair restraints as the previous ones were too small for employees. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Use hair restraints when handling food.

Observed employee aprons laying on top of soda refills near the mop sink. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Place employee items away from customer items.

Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous tuna salad was prepared on-site and held for more than 24 hours without being dated. Tuna salad is typically stored for 3 days. Tuna must be dated with either the day it was made and/or the day it should be discarded. The time should not exceed 7 days. Tuna was discarded. Coach staff to add the date the tuna salad was made.

Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items labeled as "keep refrigerated" were found stored past the manufacturer's expiration date. The deviled egg potato salad and the pesto bow tie pasta salad both expired in May 2024. These items do not sell quickly. Discard all salads that have expired. Coach staff to check dates more frequently.

Observed residue build-up behind the ice chute at the drink machine. Also observed residue on the hosing from the ice bin at the same drink machine. The person in charge stated the night shift is responsible for cleaning the bin at least weekly. Coach staff to keep to the cleaning schedule to reduce the buildup at the drink machine. Clean the machine and the ice bin today.