Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
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Jimmy Johns appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2011. Jimmy Johns was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jimmy Johns' 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEM THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR REFRIGERATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOTED REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE, BUMPY UNEVEN PLASTIC AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE MOP SINK AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11//NOTED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE NEAR BOTTOM RIGHT OF ICE MACHINE, ALSO NOTED HOLE IN BASEBOARD COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.-------6-201.11.// CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED. -------6-501.114// CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. OBSERVED WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP SANDWICH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE NEAR BOTTOM RIGHT OF ICE MACHINE, ALSO NOTED HOLE IN BASEBOARD COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM AND ELEVATE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX ICHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2563424 ON 9-9-22. OLD SUMMARY REPORT NOTED POSTED FROM OCT. 10TH 2019. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL BOXED STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST. REPAINT/RESEAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE AT THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AROUND WALL PIPING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ON BASEBOARD WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AND BASEBOARD AT THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN GAPS/CREVICES/HOLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF NOZZLE OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OFREACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Mar 10, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXTERNAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON INTAKE WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, REPORT #234014, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER, FROM 6-19-2020. INSTEAD WAS POSTED SUMMARY REPORT FROM OCTOBER 10-2019,REPORT# 2315685. INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN. AFTER MY INQUIRING REGARDING PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT MANAGER POSTED SAID REPORT. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT FROM OCTOBER 10-2019 AND FROM JUNE 19,20202,MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-42-010(B)
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Jun 19, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES UPON RECEIVING COLD FOODS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN WITH BEGINNING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE BLACK KNOBS. ALSO ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE AT SERVING AREA MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLERS AT DELI STATION AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 10, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RUST REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE TO WALL ADJACENT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND LIGHT IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Apr 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL CORNER AT MOP SINK, WALL BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PIECES OF TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR ABOVE THE COMPUTER DESK. UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AND WATER SPOUT AT TEA MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN REAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON 3- COMP SINK
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Feb 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY,WITH RECENT INSPECTION REPORT.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED. TO PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER COMING FROM THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE IN THE MOP SINK.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, HAM, TURKEY,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Sep 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNUSED, INVERTED GARBAGE CANS STORED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
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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. EMPLOYEE BICYCLES AND BIKE PARTS MUST NOT BE STORED IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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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 11, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine 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 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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