Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Score
Public records show 25 inspections at Jimmy John's stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AND ATTACHED TO THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 3, 2022
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER and CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOLDY CAULKING NOTED AROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 15, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA IN REAR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING ARE OF FACILITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBING IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT EASILY ACCESSABLE FOR REVIEW AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY FOR REVIEW.MUST REPAIR, INSTALL OR OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT SIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL MISSING SCREW TO SECURE LEFT SIDE OF PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive accumulated ice on top (mechanical) interior of ice machine. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP IN THE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Operator could not provide proof of food handler training for any employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must keep records on site at all times.
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Nov 8, 2017
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: Observed approximately 10 small, black flies on walls near utility sink, and in the bag-in-box storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Observed 1-2 inch gap from top of bottom of space between 2 front exterior doors. Must make all exterior doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive accumulated ice on top (mechanical) interior of ice machine. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive standing water under utility sink. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP IN THE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Operator could not provide proof of food handler training for any employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must keep records on site at all times.
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Mar 23, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP IN THE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER ON SITE THAT HAD NOT MET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 16, 2017
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: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING ORDERS AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. SHE THEN GRABBED THE BREAD TO MAKE A SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING THE BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: FOUND 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOPSINK, STORAGE RACKS, CO2 TANK AND WALK IN FREEZER. FOUND 3 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP IN THE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER ON SITE THAT HAD NOT MET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP BETWEEN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS.MUST REPAIR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALSO HANGING( SILVER) LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP COOLER NEAR POP MACHINE AT CASH REGISTER.MUST INSTALL.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION#38 ,REPORT #1439683,DATED 7-30-2015,STILL EXIST.OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE RESTROOM.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP BETWEEN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS.MUST REPAIR .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALSO HANGING( SILVER) LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP COOLER NEAR POP MACHINE AT CASH REGISTER.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE RESTROOM. SEE VIOLATION #29
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Jul 30, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING A DRAIN PLUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE RESTROOM.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. ALSO MUST REPAIR INTERIOR UPRIGHT SHELVING AT THE BASE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FAUCET ARM BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM HAND SINK. MUST ALSO ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT THE HAND SINK NEXT THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO MAINTAIN 85F FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPACE BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND WALL TO PREVENT DIRT BUILDUP. GENERAL CLEANING ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING EDGE ABOVE MOP SINK. CORNER BEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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May 1, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AROUND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOOSE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT THE STAFF RESTROOM. MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE STAFF RESTROOM. FOUND STAFF SHOES ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- DELI MEATS, CHEESE, ETC. ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 28, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor drain not clean in front of 3 compartment sink.
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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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 zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.
How often is Jimmy John's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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