Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Jimmy John's, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Jimmy John's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEANING FAUCET NECK CAUSING WATER TO SPRAY ONTO FLOOR AND BACK WALL. ALSO OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND REPAIR FAUCET NECK.
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95
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VALID POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND BACKFLOW DEVICE LEAKING LOCATED UNDER SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE LOCATED UNDER SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. EMPLOYEE LOCATED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VAILD ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS MEASURED AT 100 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ON REPORT #2561090 DATED JULY 21ST 2022. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES PLUMMER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS WASTE WATER COMES UP IN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ON REPORT #2561090 FROM JULY 21ST 2022. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PLUMMER WAS ABLE TO ADEQUATELY SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS WASTE WATER COMES UP IN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 102-106 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES OF INADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ON WALL NEAR COKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASE COVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CLOTHS ARE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERITFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SHAVED DELI MEAT) IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER SIGNED UP TO RENEW HIS CERTIFICATE. COS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 3, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK; REPAIR LEAKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER; PROVIDE A COVER.
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Sep 6, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED ROAST BEEF, MAYO, AVOCADO, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS 10LBS COST OF ALL FOODS $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 95 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP INCIDENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2200254 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BACK INTERIOR WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches with roast beef, ham, etc.) are being served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed black, slimy, mold-like substance on ceiling of lower section of ice bin. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive black, slimy, mold-like substance around the rim of the floor utility sink. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed rear prep area ceiling is missing several ceiling tiles. Observed 1 stained ceiling tile. Must replace all missing or stained ceiling tiles. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed proof of food handler training for 1 food handler. No proof of food handler training for other 3 food handling employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
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Feb 9, 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: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY, PUT ON GLOVES (WITH OUT WASHING HIS HANDS) AND BEGAN MAKING A SANDWICH (TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS, I.E. BREAD, LETTUCE, CHEESE). A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES (WITH OUT WASHING HANDS) AND BEGAN HELPING OTHER EMPLOYEE IN MAKING THE SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OF SANDWICH (1/2 LB VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7.00) AND HAVE EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. 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: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TUNA, TURKEY, HAM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1937934 DATED 06/30/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN: 45-FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN ILLINOS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH A VISOR ON BUT IT WAS NOT RESTRAINING HIS BIG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTAIN HAIR SO THAT IT DOES NOT FALL INTO THE CUSTOMERS FOOD.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN ILLINOS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BACK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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90
Sep 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ABOVE AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. MOPS,BROOMS,ETC.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- HAM, BEEF, CHEESE,ETC ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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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. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 12/03/10 NOT POSTED FOR CONSUMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR CONSUMER VIEW.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI SANDWICHES TURKEY,SALAMI ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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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 6, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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