Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Jimmy Johns appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jimmy Johns is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BOUNCE PLATE) IN THE REAR AREA TO BE MILDLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ON SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal food stored next to customers food in walk-in cooler, instructed to separate.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2 food handlers without food required food handler certificate, Instructed to obtain.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT THE LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SLICED DELI SANDWICHES AND SLICING DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SALT STORAGE CONTAINER STORED UNDER THE FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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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 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BIO HAZARD SPILL KIT KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . 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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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION LISTED UNDER #58 FROM 10/12/2018 STATES NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED .OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LAST SUMMARY REPORT #2184486 FROM 7/12/2018 NOT POSTED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON FOOD PREP AREA WASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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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 HAND BRACELETS 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO LEFT SIDE FOOD REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 12, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHRAGE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET CONNECTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL ON EACH SIDE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 FROM LAST INSPECTION STILL EXIST : MUST PROVIDE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER HAS NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPPER AREAS INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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May 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS DRAINS IN THE RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. SINK STOPPERS ON PREMISES ARE NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS OF FOOD SPILLS, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BAGS OF GARBAGE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.
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May 8, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED. 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: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MAKER.
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING WALL BASE COVING AT THE REAR, NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR TO SEAL SMALL OPENINGS.
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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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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR TO SEAL SMALL OPENINGS.
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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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Nov 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING & SERVING DELI MEATS, TUNA SALAD. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED & SERVED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) OBSERVED WASTE WATER AT ALL THE DRAINS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK VERY SLOWLY DRAINING. WHEN WATER IS RUNNING ON ONE SINK, WATER RISES ON THE OTHER TWO DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAP, FIX & MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORKING STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINKS, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSER MUST BE FREE OF SLIME/DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT HANDSINK ACROSS THE 3-COMP. SINK IS LEAKING AT THE BASE, MUST FIX.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS & FOOD THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD BOXES FOUND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST REMOVE & KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. PREP HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL(BY SANDWICH PREP COOLER). MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBES IN ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CEILING LIGHT COVERS(X2) MISSING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS.
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Must replace ice scoop for the ice nachine (not a small bucket).
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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 need detailed cleaning.
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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. All cold-holding units must have internal thermometers installed closest to cooler doors.
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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 Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six 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 roughly once per year on average.
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