Jimmy John's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 20, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Mar 11, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Jan 22, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine and soda dispenser machine with mineral deposits and soil build-up.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (croutons, ranch mix etc)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath the the 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment (tea dispenser, metal cover. Light bulbs, cardboard box etc) in rear storage area by the office and on top of walk in cooler/freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2589856 issued on 02-21-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #55 - instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout/inside rear boiler room #55 - instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear boiler room to prevent pest harborage. #58 - found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Feb 21, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe (wash sink-far left) underneath 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout/inside rear boiler room

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear boiler room to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such person on site during the inspection while tcs foods (ham, turkey, tuna salad, cold sandwiches etc) are being prepared and served , instructed a city of chicago certified food manager with city of chicago certificate must be on site at all times that tcs foods are being handled and certificates must be posted on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and maintenance.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

7. Mar 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt/food debris inside floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Must clean interior of floor drain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Furance room floor cluttered with cardboard. Must remove all clutter.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Mar 18, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan on site however kit not complete missing solution to control norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed facility to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not detailed clean (interior top and bin). Also, chute from self serve ice machine in dining area.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a wiping cloth hanging on door of prep cooler, instructed to store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain. Employee corrected issue.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Ice build-up by condenser unit inside the prep cooler, by the three compartment sink. Repair issue.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle inside" all gender" toilet room by the furnace at rear hallway

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water on floor inside the furnace rear area. Black slime substance on floor drains in prep area and under the self serve ice machine in dining area. Clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required for employee without city sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Mar 6, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found furnace room cluttered. (tools, boxes,etc.) must remove all clutter.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 30, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2240498 dated 11/20/18 not corrected #58 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training. All certifed food managers must provide proof of allergen training priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Nov 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(e)(4) noted slight discoloration at upper compartment of ice machine.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink . Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Nov 27, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout rear storage with dirt and debris must clean and maintain and all stored items in closet must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing wall panels at the entrance above the walk-in cooler. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at the entrance of the walk-in cooler. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap or paper towels to seal grease trap. Trap also noted with excessive rust and grease. Must remove plastic wrap, paper towel and rust/grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wet mop heads must be stored inverted.

13. Jan 19, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Jan 11, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler found at 47.5f with foods such as ham at 49.8f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below, cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods found held in the above mentioned cooler at improper temperatures. Approximately 10 lbs ham at 49.8f, 5 lbs tuna at 46.4f, 28 lbs salami at 47.5f, 13 lbs roast beef at 51.8f. All foods discarded. Management states the estimated value to be $200.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: No lighting in the walk-in cooler. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the rear storage closet must be elevated from the floor 6" or above and stored organized.

15. Feb 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label and date all food containers inside the prep cooler with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must re adjust the exit door threshold of the common hallway and maintain.

16. Apr 3, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures: found a container of tuna under the cold-holding unit at 59.8f, a wrapped bundle of sliced salami & capicola at 58.4f, and 3 bundles of sliced salami at 59.4f. Manager voluntarily discarded 12# of food worth $60. Critical violation 7-38-005a

17. Oct 21, 2014 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: sliced turkey stored at front display prep cooler at temp of 45.1f; 48.1f; sliced ham stored inside the three door cooler at temp of 54.3f.sliced turkey at temp of 46.8f;47.6f; and 51.1f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below at all times. Food with abused temperature was discarded and denature. Pounds 29.75,value $ 71.76. Critical violation: 7-38-005(a)

18. Aug 27, 2014 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Aug 20, 2014 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage container not maintained.we observed excess bird droppings on lid of garbage container.instructed to clean and maintain to prevent rodent and insect activity. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 3-24-14,report# 1107105 #34 excess peeling paint on floor inside the furnace storage. Remove /repaint surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material serious violation:7-42-090 today still observed same violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: We observed water on floor inside the furnace area by the washrooms with an excess black and white slime on floor.instructed to clean,keep area dry and maintain

20. Mar 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Excess peeling paint on floor inside the furnace storage. Remove /repaint surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sinks slowly draining,instructed to repair. Cold water at washroom not under city pressure. Additional (cold)water flow in needed at women's washroom

21. Nov 7, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed furnace room floor littered. Instructed manager to remove all items off floor or elevate all items 6" off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device for ice machine. Instructed manager to provide and make visible back flow device for ice machine.

22. Jan 4, 2012 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. WE THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER(MR.BUDRIUS)AND I OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT.(FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO RECHECK UNIT,FAX #312-746-4240) WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO7662712 ***CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WASHED AND SANITIZED UNIT DURING INSPECTION.UNIT CLEANED. UNTAGGED ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE THE BUILD-UP SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE POP DISPENSER,IN DINING ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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. REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND LIDS FROM FURNACE AREA,NOT PROPERLY STORED.IF THAT AREA IS USED FOR STORAGE MUST PROVIDE SHELVES TO STORE IT,AND MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.OBSERVED WHITE PLASTC CUPS ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER TO BE USE FOR CUSTMERS FOR DRINKING WATER.

23. Jul 16, 2010 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER TEMP 50.F-50.1F TAGED UNIT NEEDS TO MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER TEMP RANGE FROM 44.5F TO 53.0F OF HAM,TURKEY ROAST BEEF,TURKEY, CAPICOLA SALAMI 63 LBS COST 402.15 TOMATO 1 BOX. OWNER HAD DENATURAL CDI DURING INSPECTION

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//needs stopper in the 3 compartment sink,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING HAS SPOTS ON INSIDE OF MACHINE.SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND IN WALK IN UNIT.