Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Jimmy Johns stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jimmy Johns is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Food handlers with no training for food handler certification. instructed to obtain within 1 month of hiring date.
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Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 10, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2020
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED INSPECTION REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS JIMMY JOHN LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, AND KEEP LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, WHERE SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND NEAR THE MEAT SLICER. HANDWASHING SINKS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE THERE IS OPEN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SANDWICHES ARE PREPPED AND NEAR THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( DELI MEATS) BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CATERING FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TURNED UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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May 30, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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May 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, TUNA) INSIDE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 59.9F AND 60.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, TURKEY) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF TUNA AT 48.8F, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.9F, 5 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 54.3F, 5LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 57.2F, 5 LBS OF SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 53.1F, 5 LBS OF SLICED SALAMI AT 50.5F, 2 LBS OF MAYO AT 62.1F, 5 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE AT 61.8F, AND 4 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 58.0F. ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $200. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices),rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while changing gloves in food prep area, while preparing sandwiches, at time of inspection, mgmt. complied at once, Citation issued 7-38-010(A), critical violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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 under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under ice machine, pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, walk in cooler burned light bulb, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.8F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREPISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,IE SLICED DELI MEATS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER DATED YESTERDAY 3-15-2015 MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 4.75LBS OF HAM AT 46.9F,8LBS OF CAPICOLA DELI MEAT AT 45.6F.APPROX $60.00 WAS REMOVE FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(PREPARING SANDWICHES,AND MEATS).SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Oct 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER STATRTED SLICING DELI MEAT AFTER DONE EATING WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS ONLY GLOVES WERE USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES PRACTICE GOOD HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND A BOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING WALK-IN COOLER TO CHANGE CLOTHES IN, INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES A CLOTHES CHANGING AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AND PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT NECK CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #114533 ON 11/1/12 NOT CORRECTED: 38/01 - MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMP. SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Nov 1, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE DOWN THE CUTTING BOARD THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN CUTTING BREAD WITH OUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER PUTTING ON GLOVES, WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. MANAGER ON DUTY MADE EMPLOYEE STOP AND WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENILS. SHE WOULD DIP A SPONGE INTO A SMALL CONTAINER FULL OF SOAPY WATER THEN WASH THE UTENSILS, RINSE BUT NOT SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMP. SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE-FOUND A CONTAINER AND TOWELS ALL OVER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TURKEY, TUNA, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE-REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG MOPS UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. BACK ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA CLUTTERED WITH CLEANING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. STAGNATE WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MINOR LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAGS PROPERLY.
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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 Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five 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 zero 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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