Jersey Mike's Subs River West

805 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Jersey Mike's Subs River West has been inspected three times since 2024. Jersey Mike's Subs River West was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKAGE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOM #1. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT TIGHTLY-FITTED CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USEAGE.
41
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (BEVERAGES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY.
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64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 16, 2024
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jersey Mike's Subs River West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mike's Subs River West on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Jersey Mike's Subs River West's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs River West have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jersey Mike's Subs River West means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jersey Mike's Subs River West inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Mike's Subs River West is inspected around two times per year on average.