Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
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Public records show 23 inspections at Jimmy Johns stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-26-24 INSPECTION # 2598153.NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVER ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DIRTY UNDER SHELVING AND FLOORS DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE IMPROPER CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT (QUAT) TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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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. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED ON PREP COOLER STAINED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1 1/2 GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 8, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285314 ON APRIL 17, 2019.# 58 STATES ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Apr 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 16 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. VALUED AT $80. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (CITED FOR VIOLATION #22)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK, OBSERVED ONLY 2 STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed chipped paint on mobile wire rack in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain it all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up on ceiling in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to remove. Maintain at all times.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed digital thermometer display on walk in freezer not working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed duct tape used as it means of repair, over drip drain located inside beverage cabinet ,in front dinning area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove duct tape and to provide proper covering. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust stains and grease, as well as decomposing food matter on exterior surface grease trap lid, located under 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove rust, then seal and to detail clean. Maintain at all times.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed male food handler without proper beard restraint while in front prep area. Must provide beard restraints (beard nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep area.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while in front prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hair nets, hats, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep area.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 4, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (DELI MEAT AND CHEESE AT 47 DEGREES). THE TOP COMPARTMENT WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COOLER IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, 47 DEGREES, CHEESE, 47 DEGREES) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT PREP TOP COOLER. THE MEAT (APPROX. 13 LB, $50) AND THE CHEESE (APPROX. 3 LB, $3) WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE LOWER SECTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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86
Mar 7, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR DIGITAL THEMOMETER FOR WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING; PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jul 2, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ALL STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.(I.E., SHOES AND PERSONAL BAGS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICING MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AROUND GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR AND AT CORNERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT CORNERS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN THE DELI MEAT FOR THE STORE WAS BEING SLICED AND PORTIONED BY THE ONLY EMPLOYEE IN THE STORE UPON ENTRY. A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOWED UP AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN AND SIGNED THE REPORT.
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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. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK INTERIOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP AROUND THE COLLAR OF THE ICE LOADING BIN LID. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE WALK IN COOLER REFRIGERATION COIL IS BEING BLOCKED BY CASES OF SOFT DRINKS, MOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING THE AIR FLOW OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE PLASTIC ICE BUCKET IS DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 inside walk-in cooler & grease trap need cleaning, must maintain.
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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. Must fix/replace missing wall corner coving & seal joles on a small wall at enrtyway to kitchen(left side facing west).
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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. Missing hot water faucet knob at mop sink must be replaced.
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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 25, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” 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 three 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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