Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jimmy Johns 22 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jimmy Johns is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGENENT TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer in prep prep cooler, Instructed to provide
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Aug 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Cold TCS food held at improper temperature, found 4 lbs of Deli meat held at 62.3 in front upper prep cooler, instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $30.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Found upper prep cooling at front service line air temp at 67.8f, cooler is used to hold deli meat. instructed to keep all cooler temp at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer in prep prep cooler, Instructed to provide.
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Oct 12, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SLICED SALAMI AT 52.8F, 2LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 49.8F AND 1LBS OF SLICED BEEF AT 51.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 6LBS AT $35. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK BY THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 31, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. TURKEY AT 49.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.7F,CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7, CHICKEN 49.7F AND HAM AT 50.2F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25 LBS OF FOODS DURING INSPECTION COSTING ABOUT $150. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. TECHICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MOLDY CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, DUE TO WORK BEING DONE ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ENTER FACILITY TO START SHIFT, PUT ON GLOVES AND THEN STARTING PREPPING FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON TOP OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ROAST BEEF DELI MEAT (51.3F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (53F), AND HAM DELI MEAT (52.5F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROX. 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP HANDSINK. INSTRCUTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGIN PREPPING WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENFORCE FOOD HANDLERS TO UTILIZE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING OR PREPPING FOODS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
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May 23, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS STORED ON COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZED SOLUTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter prep table door, of pop dispensing unit 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit/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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in dry storage area in 9th floor not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, holes gaps in dry storage room(9th floor), shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR/CRACK.MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PRESONAL ITEMS STORED ON SAME CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Oct 8, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX COVER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3COMP-SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
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Oct 17, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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. SOILED WASH CLOTH STORED AT HAND SINK, INSTUCTED TO STORE AWAY IN A PROPER CONTAINER.
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Dec 20, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BLEACH AND DISH SOAP STORED ABOVE ICE MAKER FULL OF ICE CUBES (THAT IS USED FOR SODA FOUNTAIN DRINKS), INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INVERTED LY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 17, 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. MUST CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 around two times per year on average.
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