Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
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Score
Jimmy Johns appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2610143 ON 1/7/25 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/6/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22 WAS POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT TO THE PUBLIC AT A CONSPICUES LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576844 ON 6/6/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. THE PREMISES SERVE COLD SANDWICHES AND PASTA SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 6, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2576518 DATED 5/30/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE 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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May 30, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEATS IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS DELI MEAT AT 47.8F, DELI MEAT AT 50.5F, DELI MEAT AT 46.5F, AND DELI MEAT AT 48.2F. MANAGMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHEESE AND DELI MEAT MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE 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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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR AND MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOORS LARGER THAN 1/4". MUST SEAL.
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Dec 6, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 26, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY, HAM AND CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER 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-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND 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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Oct 28, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 17, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 60 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE JIMMY JOHN'S DUMPSTER IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE JIMMY JOHN'S DUMPSTER WITH A 2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE LID AND DUMPSTER ITSELF, ALSO NO ABLE TO CLOSE.-------OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT THE DUMPSTER SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 4, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR COVERING FOR GREASE TRAP, COVERING EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DAMAGED, 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP (DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR) OR ADJUST THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS (MIDDLE) OR ADJUST THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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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 FIXTURE(FAUCET)AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE SINK.
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 3-14-14. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: BICYCLE DELIVERY PERSONS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT PROPER CLEAN ATTIRE, HAIR RESTRAINTS ETC.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SODA DISPENSER ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ADVISED THAT ALL PERSONS IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 15, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling panelling missing from above walk-in unit. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in last compartment(right) of three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling panelleing missing from above walk-in unit. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
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Dec 17, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* 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 FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Cold Tuna Cold-Hold Unit 38.9 �F Cold Turkey Cold-Hold Unit 39.9 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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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 REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR BACK DOOR, BY BATHROOMS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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Oct 15, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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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.FOUND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES I.E. MILK CRATES.
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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 May 1, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly five 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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