Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Jimmy John's stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF VISIBLE SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE CLEAN LINENS AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open cups for employees drink kept on prep table, instructed to keep away.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal clothing stored of utensils shelf, instructed to store away from clean utensil.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Several food handler without food handler certificate, instructed to obtain.
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Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORE ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPER PROPERLY.
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May 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS BOXES, TOOLS, BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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May 21, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PREPARED TUNA LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE @50.0F DURING THIS TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (PREPARED TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT , CHEESE, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING , WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON FAUCET NECK ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RING 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: MUST REPAIR FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK , WATER IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT, AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK , PREP AND WASHROOM HAND SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER 57.F- 60.1F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON PREMISES NOW 120.0F, CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED, TUNA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING AT WALK IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found grout peeling on floor along small ledge in back of kitchen. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found grout peeling on floor along small ledge in back of kitchen. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING IN POOR REPAIR, BY ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PAN NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORAGE.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTAINER USED FOR SCOOPING ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CABINET DOOR OF SELF-SERVE SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (i.e. HAM,CHESE AND VITO)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 47.4-52.5F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 12LBS. APPROX. VALUE $31.05. INSTR. TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROOUGHTOUT PREMISES. MUST PRVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FACUET AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLE FOR FLUSHING AT TOILET ALSO IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED REPAIRING IN THE REAR AT THE FRONT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. FOUND CRACKED TILES AND BROKEN GROUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT DINING AREA AROUND THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LEAKY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT HINGE OF THE ICE MACHINE LID IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED & ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR-IF NEEDED.
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Mar 29, 2011
Routine
4 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. SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 62.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 55.9 F- ROAST BEEF, SALAMI, HAM AND TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT- 19 LBS, VALUED AT $243.00.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL PANELS LOOSE FROM WALL DUE TO DAMAGED WALL CORNER SEAL, BY MOP SINK. MUST REATTACH DAMAGED WALL PANELS TO WALL.
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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. TOILETBOWL HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE.
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Jun 10, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Last summary report from 6/3/10 visit, not posted visible to customers, (stashed away in office). Must keep posted for customers view until next inspection.
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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. Missing panel inside of ice machine must be replaced.
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Jun 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minors from 6/18/09 visit (report # 159887) not corrected at this time. (#34-soda syrup boxes must be elevated off the floors under soda machine; #38-must fix/provide ventilation in bathroom; #40-internal thermometers must be provided at all coolers thruout store). Citation issued.
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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. Missing panel inside of ice machine must be replaced.
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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 of walk-in cooler must be kept clean.
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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 9, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy John's 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 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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