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Jimmy John's

4709 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Jimmy John's, the earliest from 2024. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOT PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - ON 7-9-2025 UPON MY RETURN MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SERVSAFE CETIFICATE.CLASS TAKEN ON 5-20-25,CERTIFICATE #27466370,EXAM FORM 5728.
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE NOR ON COMPUTER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH SUPPORT DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS WERE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:HAM,CHICKEN,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 7-9-2025 UPON MY RETURN MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SERVSAFE CETIFICATE.CLASS TAKEN ON 5-20-25,CERTIFICATE #27466370,EXAM FORM 5728.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOT PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
37
58
Dec 18, 2024
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.

Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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.

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