Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Score
Jimmy Johns has been inspected 24 times since 2010. Jimmy Johns was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Jimmy Johns scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON THE SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES ON EACH SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR TRIM AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF COVERING OR PAINTED OR A SEAL OF SOME SORT TO MAKE THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE CEILING OPENED IN MULTIPLE AREAS...THE REAR JUST RIGHT OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT...ABOVE THE AREA WHERE THE ICE BUCKET IS STORED JUST LEFT OF THE COMPUTER STATION...IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL.
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Apr 25, 2025
License
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WEST WALL FAUCET HOT WATER KNOB OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK...OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR HANDLE... INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THE GOLD DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES LOWER RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR...LOWER WALL UNDER ELETRICAL UNIT...WALL BEHIND THE TRASH CONTAINER IN THE LOBBY AND AT THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENCING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREAS EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK OPEN SHOWING INSIDE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED PIC MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THREE DOOR PREP STATION ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OVEN FOR BAKING BREAD AT THE WEST WALL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2590637 MARCH 7, 2024 VIOLATION# 38, 6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. WITH A JUNE 7, 2024 CORRECTION DATE. VIOLATION# 55, 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDAION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THREE DOOR PREP STATION ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OVEN FOR BAKING BREAD AT THE WEST WALL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Mar 7, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75.0F-93.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 110.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 101.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF MIDDLE DOOR IN THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON EASTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF MIDDLE DOOR ON EASTSIDE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIOS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED, DATING ON 4/4/22; REPORT#: 2553893. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #56) 6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN FRONT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WIHTOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON STIE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: A FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 4, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN FRONT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WIHTOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON STIE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER ON PREMISES AT 3-COMP SINK OR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER. MINIMUM, 100F AT HAND SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 20, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED HAM, SLICED TURKEY, SLICED LETTUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT (11/05/2018) NOT POSTED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POSTED SUMMARY REPORT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND OR REPLACE SAID WIRE SHELVING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12- OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO OBTAIN TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMP OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, ADJACENT TO OR IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND OR REPLACE SAID WIRE SHELVING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201-17- OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER'S WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE DATE TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED OR PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LOOSE TOILET FLUSH HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WET MOPS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET FLOOR. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER'S WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE DATE TO OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL ODOR WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FOOD PREP AREA,WHEN SINKS IN PREP AREA ARE TURNED ON FOR USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS AND A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALWAYS AND A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1497267 DATED 9/29/2014. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT THE REAR AREA OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
3 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 PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD NOT CLOSE. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE AREA AND PUSHED DOWN THE GARBAGE SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD CLOSE. MUST MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES SUB SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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86
Sep 6, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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90
Oct 5, 2010
Routine
2 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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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 AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE.
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Jun 3, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 5-25-2010.
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May 25, 2010
Routine
4 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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 55 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES,TUNA AND ROAST BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (PER EMPLOYEES ON SITE, ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE PREPARED AT 9:00AM ON 5-25-2010. HOWEVER, CDPH FOUND NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS OR LABELS TO REFLECT WHEN OR HOW THE PRODUCT WAS HANDLED.)
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SLICER AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,SINKS AND ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ON SHELVES,ON THE FLOOR,ON TOP OF COCA COLA CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS AND THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.
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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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 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 four 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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