Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Jimmy Johns stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Jimmy Johns' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, PASTA SALAD, POTATOE SALAD, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT A DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA. NO MILK CRATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE BOILER CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 11, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN SAID ROOM.
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Feb 10, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(ICE BIN)WITH BEGINING OF MINERAL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEED TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Sep 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED VERY SLOW DRAIN AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTILATION SYSTEM ON WALL BY THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 FROM PREVIOUS REPORT # 2240247 DATED 11/15/18 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Nov 15, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE MANAGER ON DUTY AND THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 NOTED OLD BEEF PARTICLES INSIDE THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM TOP SPRAY ARM NOZZLE AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. TWICE NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER GLOVE USE AND PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED WITH MANAGER THE PROPER USAGE OF GLOVES. WASHING HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC PITCHER INSIDE SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE HAND SINK FOR DRINK WASTE, DUMPING DRINKING BEVERAGE INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED WITH MANAGER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-24-17 #2042270 NOT CORRECTED. #41- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HVAC CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. WALL VENT COVER IN HALLWAY AT WASHROOMS NOT ATTACHED AND FALLING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM TOP SPRAY ARM NOZZLE AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AND PANS/FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SINK NOT SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD TO SET SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO RE-WASH ALL PANS/UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HVAC CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Oct 13, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SODA SYRUP BOXES MUST BE ELEVATED ALSO 6" OFF THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE.
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Jul 28, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE GLOVES TO SWEEP THE FLOOR AND CLEAN THE TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD, THEN APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES TO HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN CHANGING OF GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. 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 SANITIATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS (I.E. DELI MEAT, SPROUTS, DAIRY, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A LARGE HOLE ON WALL BEHIND OVEN,(NORTH SIDE ),FRONT PART OF PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE NORTH PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HUGE SIGN, WOOD FRAME AND LARGE BOXES, BLOCKING THE REAR EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA FREE OF CLUTTER.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP LINE BACK UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE UNLCEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY AND FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Mar 20, 2012
Routine
4 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. SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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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 MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 CLEAN WALLS AROUND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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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. METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN FRONT PREP COOLER TOP SECTION (TURKEY,HAM,SALAMI)TEMP AT 46.5F-48.9F MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $175.00/10LBS
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.//OBSERVED UNPROTECTED BREAD ON FRONT COUNTER IN PUBLIC WAY NEED SNEEZE GUARD FOR BREAD TO PROTECT FROM SNEEZING & EXT.
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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 PERSON ON PREMISES AT THE TIME FOOD ITEM WAS BEING PREPAIRD WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OBSERVED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.//OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 1ST & 3RD SINK WHEN WATER WAS RELISED FROM MIDDLE SINK THEN DRAIN SLOWLY OUT 1ST & 2ND SINK.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-26-2010,REPORT #391227 VIOLATION #32 NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//INSIDE ICE MACHING,SOME SHELVES IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.
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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 UNDER AROUND NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL COMMERCIAL HOOD VENTED OUT SIDE IF CONVECTION OVEN IS OVER 7500 WATTS
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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.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN PREPARING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS
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Jul 26, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY POST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO PUBLIC
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES ,DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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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 HAVE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLER,IN SIDE ICE MACHINE IN TOP AREA & BOTTOM AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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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 Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 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 roughly once per year on average.
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