Jimmy John's

411 D St, Boston, MA 02210
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jimmy John's nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food display-preventing contamination by consumers”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged pototoe salad in plastic bowls with lids without proper labels. Provide on all products.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous employee personal clothing stored on the shelving units with dry goods. Remove and provide proper storage equipment for personal items.
590.007/7-209.11-C
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable cutter in use on forward facing counter to common area with no barrier. Install barrier or relocate.
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Install barrier between customer seating and food preparation areas. PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation FOOD storage or WAREWASHING areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT UTENSILS and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination; P.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable cutter in use on forward facing counter to common area with no barrier. Install barrier or relocate.
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Install barrier between customer seating and food preparation areas. PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation FOOD storage or WAREWASHING areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT UTENSILS and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination; P.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Drop tiles above service line loose with gaps. Secure/repair
590.006/6-201.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in light in ceiling above service station. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulbs out above sandwich station. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above kitchen with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperatures.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee washing hands in three compartment sink. COS.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light in walkin unit is blinking when turned on. Repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
78
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside tubing components in ice machine with visible buildup of soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large section of ceiling in back area above ice machine missing celing tiles. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine with missing equipment cover. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?

Across the inspection record, “food display-preventing contamination by consumers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.

How does Jimmy John's compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Jimmy John's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jimmy John's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jimmy John's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected around three times per year on average.