Jersey Mikes

6153 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
American
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Jersey Mikes, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jersey Mikes is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597500 DATED 7-15-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED BAKING SHEETS ON A FOOD CART IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INDOORS AND CLEAN.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47-: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#55- MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.#56- EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOTED STORED IN FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT STORE WITH FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.#58- NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REAR SINKS. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED BAKING SHEETS ON A FOOD CART IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INDOORS AND CLEAN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR PATIO STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR IN THE REAR PATIO STORAGE CLOSET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOTED STORED IN FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT STORE WITH FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW.
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Jul 13, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 16, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE ONE OF THE UNUSED BATHROOMS ON FLOORS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 16, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jersey Mikes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mikes on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jersey Mikes?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mikes.

Has Jersey Mikes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jersey Mikes have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jersey Mikes 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 Jersey Mikes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Mikes is inspected around two times per year on average.