Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2022
95
Score
Going back to 2015, Jimmy John's has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 3, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Jimmy John's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 3, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Jimmy John's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Jul 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Apr 19, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 8/2/18. INSTRUCTED HIM TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ONE SIGNED POLICY FOUND ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD (DELI MEAT, TOMATOES,CHEESE) PREP, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGES CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (BEARD GUARDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO ENSURE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AT THAT INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN HOT & COLD HOLDING STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES FROM STAFF. EMPLOYEE ENTER THE PREP AREA,PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGIN HANDLING RTE FOOD BEFORE WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED PERFORMING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, THEN BEGAN HANDLING RTE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AT THAT INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED, CLEAN AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO ENSURE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN HOT & COLD HOLDING STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONLY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO BE ALLERGEN TRAINED, KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND BOXES FROM FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PULLING UP PANTS AROUND HIS WAIST WITH GLOVED HANDS AND THEN HANDLED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS AND CHEESE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINTATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC DRINK CUP INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICED TURKEY,HAM,TUNA,ALFALFA SPROUTS)PERSON ON DUTY STATES THEY ARE THE MANAGER BUT DOES NOT HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW .I POSTED A NEW SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS (7-42-010B)
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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95
Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE 3- SINK AREA, NEAR SYRUP LINES, AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE UPDATED SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BOX WITH PACKAGED POTATO CHIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jul 30, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Aug 3, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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.
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