Jersey Mike's Subs
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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95
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM TOILET TANK MISSING COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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78
Feb 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
60
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN RESTROOM AND PREP-LINE GASKETS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF SLICED TOMATO LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT @47.3F, AND 2 LBS OF PREPARED TUNA IN WALK IN COOLER @44.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAINED. PIC DICARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL PANELS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT DRAWERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, WALK IN FREEZER, OR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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70
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FABRIC THREAD NOTED WRAPPED AROUND SHELF SUPPORT INSIDED PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR COVER.
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING NEAR FOOD SHLVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAITN.
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90
Nov 30, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA-HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Nov 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING NEXT TO THE REAR PREP TABLE, SODA MACHINE, AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA-HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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78
Nov 23, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 79-81 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAX 120F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING NEXT TO THE REAR PREP TABLE, SODA MACHINE, AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA-HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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52
Mar 17, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SIDES OF OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN LADIES/UNISEX RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND BOTTOM SHELF OF UNIT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST OR RESURFACE.
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64
Jun 10, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 13, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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95
Jan 24, 2019
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" PACKAGED COOKIES/BROWNIES ON THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: (E)(5): OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MISSING SOME INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DELI MEATS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO STORE ALL FOODS SO THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET FLUSH HANDLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Oct 25, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEATS AND CHEESES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 18, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEATS AND CHEESES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( DELI MEAT ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF DELI COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 23, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL, ALSO COOKED FOOD IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL, ALSO COOKED FOOD IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFREGERATION THERMOMETER IN DRAWER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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82
Jan 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER TO REMOVE BLACK DUSTY BUILDUP AND MOISTURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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90
Jun 15, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OUTSIDE EXIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Mar 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AND IN REAR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPLASHES BY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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86
Sep 17, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SPACE WITH EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE.
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86
Jul 21, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, HAM & SALAMI) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE IN THE PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN TWO 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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82
Aug 9, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATBALLS AT 175.0F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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90
Jan 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND DOOR TRACKS FOR THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE STAINLESS STEEL NEXT TO THE BREAD OVENS.
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Jan 10, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jersey Mike's Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mike's Subs on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jersey Mike's Subs?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mike's Subs.
Has Jersey Mike's Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jersey Mike's Subs 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 Mike's Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Mike's Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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