Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Jimmy John's, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 15 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jimmy John's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PIC STARTED CLEANING ICE MACHINE WHILE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS (BOXES OF CHIPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP ONION CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WITH DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH REAR ICE MACHINE, BEHIND FRONT NORTH WALL COOLING UNIT, AND IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY BIKES, SCRAP WOOD, BUCKETS, STORM WINDOWS AND DEBRIS. ALL ITEMS THAT ARE KEPT SHOULD BE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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86
Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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95
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CHEESE, ETC.)WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO MAINTAINCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN WHITE FRONT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE.REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OPENINGS ON BRICK WALL BY THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AND BEHIND SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING ARE.SEAL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CAULKING AT WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE/ RESEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2369489 ON 4-21-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. .#58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.--- 6-201.11-- POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-303.11--- INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Oct 4, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2369489 ON 4-21-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55-: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE.#58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IS NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME ON THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE SHOOT DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF JIMMY JOHN BREAD, PAPER DEBRIS, FOOD CONTAINER WASTE. BAGS OF JIMMY JOHN GARBAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND REMOVE GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR PATIO AND WALKWAY WITH ASSORTED DEBRIS ITEMS SUCH AS A MATTRESS, UNUSED FURNITURE, AND APPLIANCES. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Apr 21, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
16
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 THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE HAS MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200363 DATED 7/31/18 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PRESENTED AN INCOMPLETE SIGN UP SHEET WITH NO INFORMATION REGARDING THE VARIOUS DISEASE CONDITIONS (VOMITING, DIARRHEA,JAUNDICE ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED BACK ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SCOOP USED FOR MAYONNAISE AT THE COLD HOLDING LINE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP INSIDE THE PRODUCT, CHILL WATER OR STORE FREQUENTLY CHANGE THE WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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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 HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE HAS MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES MIISING AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE BOXES (FULL OR EMPTY) ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP OR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BETWEEN PREP TOP COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ONLY 2 AVAILABLE ON SITE).
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90
May 10, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #41 FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #1764121 DATED 5/4/16 NOT CORRECTED: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. OPERATOR CORRECTED THIS ITEM DURING INSPECTION BY DISCARDING UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AND STORING THE REMAINDER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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May 4, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE AND ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. WITNESSED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES, SEVERAL TIMES PUTTING ON LATEX GLOVES FOR FOOD HANDLING OF READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER GLOVE USE. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING A SANDWICH IN THE REAR PREP AREA.REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY AT 41.7F WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE BULB INSIDE THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BASEMENT ENTERING THE BASEMENT THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS ON SITE HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED TILE COVING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TILES, COVING, AND GROUT.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CDPH REMOVES TAG. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED TILE COVING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TILES, COVING, AND GROUT.
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Feb 28, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/15/13 REPORT#1239209 NOT CORRECTED. #32PEELING FINISH AND RUST ON RACKS IN REAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS.#38 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SAME. NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP OR PROVIDE LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP/CATCH BASIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING FINISH AND RUST ON RACKS IN REAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LITTER AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SAME. NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP OR PROVIDE LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP/CATCH BASIN.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ROAST BEEF BETWEEN 46-62F, SALAMI AND CAPICOLA BETWEEN 46-62F, TUNA SALAD AT 61F, CHEESE AT 52F, HAM AT 62F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 251# OF FOOD WORTH $925. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST TURN OFF AND REMOVE ICE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOR ARTICLES THAT WERE STORED ON THE GROUND. REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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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 13, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy John's 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 Jimmy John's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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