Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (TO REAR ALLEYWAY) WITH GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, STEEL CAP MISSING BUT DEVICE FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE STEEL CAP AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET (ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS FREE FROM CLUTTER AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE MONITORING FOR PESTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Oct 2, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER (IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR, NONFUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD FROM COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR MAINTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (TO REAR ALLEYWAY) WITH GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, STEEL CAP MISSING BUT DEVICE FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE STEEL CAP AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET (ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS FREE FROM CLUTTER AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE MONITORING FOR PESTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.0 AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOMS (THROUGHOUT PREMISES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE AND REPLACED HOT WATER TANK). HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN RESTORED, NOW AT 110F (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CROUTONS, JALAPENO CHIPS ETC)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COMPLETELY CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEM UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MENTIONED FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Mar 24, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON THE DELI THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE WIPING CLOTHS ON SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL BOXED STORED ITEMS INCLUDING CHIPS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP CLOSET, AND ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN THE MENS WASHROOM CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BICYCLE HELMETS NOTED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA SHELVING.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER ALL CUSTOMER SITTING BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE 2 OF 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. SINK STOPPERS ON SITE ARE TOO SMALL TO PROPERLY WORK AT ABOVE STATED SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS THAT PROPERLY FIT IN ORDER TO PROPERLY FILL 3-COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK THE TEMP VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER FAUCET MUST BE ADJUSTED SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES WITH A TEMP OF 85F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 23, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SLICING READY TO EAT MEAT AND PREPARING SANDWICHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE AND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
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Sep 30, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 23, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED THREE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 49.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. ABOUT 5 LBS. TURKEY AT 49.2F, 5 LBS. OF HAM RANGING FROM 47.1-54.1F, 1 LB. ROAST BEEF 55.6F,9 LBS. OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.8F AND 5 LBS. TUNA SALAD AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$210. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SLICING READY TO EAT MEAT AND PREPARING SANDWICHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. A CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ARTURO MARQUEZ, BUT PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER ON PREMISES STATED, "TODAY IS ARTURO'S DAY OFF." SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 1, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH, TUNA SANDWICH,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. ARTURO MARQUEZ CERTIFIED MANAGER,ARRIVED AT 1:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVES/SHELVING UNITS FOR ABOVE CLOSET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE SEALER AROUND THE SPLASH GUARDS MISSING INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AROUND REAR UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops.
Has Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops 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 Sandwich Shops inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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