Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy Johns has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD AND EVIDENCE OF EMPLOYEES EATING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHILE OPEN AND TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO IN OR NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH RUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF RUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker, Instructed to expose or install in an easy to view location.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to add more lights.
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Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Broken sinks stopper for 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lights in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.
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Mar 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN STOPPER INOPERABLE. FOUND BASIN DRAIN FILLED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RINSE BASIN STOPPER.
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Feb 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 92- 94F LOCATED IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN STOPPER INOPERABLE. FOUND BASIN DRAIN FILLED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RINSE BASIN STOPPER.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 31, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN BOTH PUBLIC MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO BE BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE NOT ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMALL LEAK ON WATER SPRAYER OF FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AND SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UPON INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER 70.0F.DURING INSPECTION MANAGER ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER TANK. ESTABLISHMENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 126.0F,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION CEILING VENT IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.FOUND ABOVE NOT IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE REAR MOP SINK FAUCET. ALSO LEAK AT MEN'S RESTROOM HOT WATER FACUET AT HAND SINK.
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Feb 26, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Feb 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. SANITIZING COMPARTMENT WAS AT 0PPM OF SANITIZER. DEMONSTRATED AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 100PPM OF CHLORINE OR 200PPM OF QUATS SANITIZER TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. CDI.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN 3-COMP STOPPER HANDLE WHICH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO DRAIN 1ST COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU STAND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED HANDLE STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY FILL AND DRAIN COMPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS/OPENING INTO WALL AT BOTTOM ACROSS FROM FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING TILE AT CEILING AT REAR.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER; SLICED TURKEY 54.I F, VITO 51.F AND AVOCADO 51.2 F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED PRODUCT. APPROX WT. 9.5 LBS AND COST $42.26. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING FAN COVER AT CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT PANEL/SHIELD AT CEILING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION AT CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (NO VENTILATION). MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR AT REAR BY MOP SINK. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LID AT THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN DRY INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED POOLING WATER INSIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AND IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA.
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Nov 1, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, WHILE HAMDLING/SERVING TUNA SALAD, TURKEY/DELI MEATS, DURING THIS VISIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE STORAGE RACKS & ICE MACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF THEREOF; MUST HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED & SERVED. (TUNA SALAD, DELI MEATS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA DISPENSER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN,(EVIDENCE OF SOME SLIME/MILDEW NOTED.)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE STORAGE RACKS & ICE MACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINE PLACTIC TUBES MUST BE REPLACED (STAINED).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 25, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix leaky hot water faucet at handsink.
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May 18, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Found hot water line of 3-comp sink faucet at north wall wrapped-up in plastic & still profusely leaking hot water. Must fix/replace fixture & maintain. Citation issued .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior panel of ice machine must be kept clean, including small cabinets at cash registers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around corners of walk-in cooler must be free of food debris.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix leaky hot water faucet at handsink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Johns last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns.
Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Johns 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 Johns inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Johns is inspected around two times per year on average.
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