Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
86
Score
Jimmy John's has been inspected 19 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VEGETABLE SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CLOTH USED TO WRAP AROUND HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VEGETABLE SLICER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE TO BE CLUTTERED WITH EXCESSIVE LEAF LITTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LEAF LITTER FROM OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
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Feb 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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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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May 17, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOX STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT REAR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR OFFICE/WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 + MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A 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 MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,ROAST BEEF,TUNA,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2356731 1/14/20 NOT CORRECTED REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASH BOWL IN RESTROOM NEAREST STORAGE CLOSET.#53- MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.#55- CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE..MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASH BOWL IN RESTROOM NEAREST STORAGE CLOSET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 11, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.A FOOD TEMPERATURE DEVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATION #58. NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP USED FOR MAYONNAISE STORED IN PAN WITH ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD. 3-304.12.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. MUST HAND MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET (NEAR RESTROOMS). MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Feb 14, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 13, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOL TABLE AT FRONT WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F DEGREES AND WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR, 52F DEGREES FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.2F-65.9F (SLICED DELI MEATS, TUNA, AVACADO, SLICED CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES, CHEESE)LOCATED AT FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 115LBS AND VALUE $268.00. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS HELD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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 IN MENS WASHROOM AT WASHBOWL USED BY STAFF AND CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
2 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 FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK WITH LEAK AT ELBOW UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 20, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE,PREPARED AND SERVERED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
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Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS CLEANING AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDHP FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 7, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE/ NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. HAM, TURKEY, ROAST BEEF ETC... CERTIFICATE THAT IS POSTED IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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 Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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 three violations 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 roughly once per year on average.
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