Jimmy John's

6451 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
American
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Jimmy John's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Jimmy John's was last inspected on Apr 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“All food employees have food handler training” 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. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 5, 2023
License
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF WHITE PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT HOT HANDLE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (OLD TEA BREWER EQUIPMENTS ETC) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” 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 one violation 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.

How often is Jimmy John's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected around two times per year on average.