Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jimmy Johns 10 times, with records going back to 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found about 10lbs of sliced deli meat ( salami ) held at temperature ranging between 51.3-57.5f in front prep cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $70. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Food prep staff without food handler certificate, Instructed to obtain.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (RAW CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE MECHANICAL PANEL REMOVED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE MECHANICAL PANEL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR UNISEX RESTROOMS COVERED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE CLEAN LINENS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2571581 CONDUCTED ON 02/22/23. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562550 CONDUCTED ON 8/22/22 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE front EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MOP SINK/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITH NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND ORGANIC MATTER ON SODA MACHINE EXTERIOR COMPONENTS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AROUND LEGS OF ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,LETTUCE,TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 4:15 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAULK AT HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AREA.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FLOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DELI MEAT, CHEESE, DRESSINGS) STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE PHONE ORDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 1 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER 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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May 18, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Facility must obtain pest control service from a licensed, commercial pest control company. Facility must provide pest control log book on site for review. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.
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