Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Jimmy Johns appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2011. Jimmy Johns was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food handler requirements met” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jimmy Johns is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALL GENDER RESTROOMS WITHOUT A WASTE CAN WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE CAN WITH A LID FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Mar 21, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE GASKETS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AND ATTACHED CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN 1 OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373696 ON 6/15/20: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. 58 - 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 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 15, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OF LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 11, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. 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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON CITE WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TURKEY) 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. 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: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 .CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 10, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH,BEEF SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES STARTED TO WEAR GLOVES IN FRONT OF ME TO PREPARE SANDWICHES, WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES-AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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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: NO RECENT 6 MONTHS INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE RECENT INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed the outside dumpster unable to close due to garbage overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor and floor drain under the soda machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both. Observed food debris on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the walls of the walk in cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed employee items stored on storage racks with restaurant equipment. Instructed facility to maintain employee items separate.
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Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine not maintained. Found a black mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the mop resting head down in the mop sink. Instructed facility to elevate or invert and to maintain to help prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN BRICK BASE BOARD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 23, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND INSIDE SYRUP STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Oct 11, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Jul 12, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM.( WITH DUST BUILD UP)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETR IN ALL WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, UNDER SODA MACHINE CABINET AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 6, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited five 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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