Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jimmy Johns 10 times, with records going back to 2021. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED, COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2610425 DATED:01/13/2025 #58---2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO BREAD OVEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED GRAY BUILDUP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM(SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST COVERED CEILING VENTS IN BOTH ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ALL THREE DOORS OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO BREAD OVEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAY BUIDUP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Feb 8, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM AND TURKEY SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:25 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM AND TURKEY SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:25 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, LOG BOOK CONTAINS MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS FROM 01-10-2020 AND 8-3-2020. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM AND TURKEY). INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM AND TURKEY). INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW CONSOLIDATED CITATION, CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP SURFACES ON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP SURFACES ON COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEAT IS BEING HANDELD AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THEMOMETER USED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE FOUND ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USEAGE AND USEAGE OF MEANS OF ELEVATION AND MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION EXPIRED IN EMPLOYEE BINDER. FOOD EMPLOYEE WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED BACK FROM 1/11/22 REPORT#:2472520 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 11, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE & DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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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 Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns.
Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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