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Jimmy John's

812 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Jimmy John's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

“Personal cleanliness” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES, HATS BEING WORN WITH LONG HAIR EXTENDING EXTENSIVELY PAST HAT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY RESTRAIN HAIR. MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM (FURNACE, HOT WATER TANK, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LEAK AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (SANDWICHES, CHOPPED VEGETABLES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
58
74
May 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (SLICED DELI MEAT) WAS BEING PREPARED. 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.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
40
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
74
Aug 18, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR SLIME BUILD UP AT SODA MACHINE ICE DISPENSER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBESRVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.

Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around five violations per visit, up 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 roughly once per year on average.

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