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Jimmy Johns

131 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jan 6, 2026

Jimmy Johns was last inspected on January 6, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 6, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

29 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice buckets placed on floor next to ice maker, Instructed to keep off floor.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Placing personal clothing on food equipment, Instructed to keep away from food prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean utensils rack next to chemicals shelves, instructed to install a barrier to prevent any contamination.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs in the women and men toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found womens toiletroom handwashing sink water temperature at 75f. Must provide a minnimum water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Observed cfm service sink at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the ceiling vent and shelving units located inide the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for on-site sanitizer (quats) or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the ceiling vent and shelving units located inide the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 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 onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 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: No clean up kit or procedures on site for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide the kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide provide working thermometers inside all coolers, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door on walk in freezer in rear, door off hinge, instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must install back flow prevention device on mop sink, or provide specifications as to wear the device is located for the sink. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times. Observed small leak behind ice machine at cooper coil condenser piping. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 15-20 small, black flies in the following areas: near bag-in-the-box sodas, on walls under water heater /above utility sink; in rear dry storage/chemical area. Must detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest problem. Serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found missing baseboard tile on small wall across from 3 compartment sink (with hole in drywall). Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Found standing water on floors around water heater/utility sink. Water is dripping from pan underneath water heater. Must keep floor clean and dry. Must maintain same.

  12. 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 that the coving is detaching from the wall in the following areas: to the right of the walk in freezer, to the left of the mop sink, across from the soda rack. Instructed to repair the coving so that it is free of unnecessary cracks and gaps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield missing from the light fixture near the oven. Instructed to provide.

  13. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink, left side compartment, drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. (deli meat,cheese,etc)must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler not working. Must repair and maintain at 40 degrees f and below. Critical violation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. (deli meats, tuna,etc) must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove water from floors under the three compartment sink.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Properly label prepared food items stored in the reach in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store knives and all clean multi-use utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel and all fixtures inside the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in the walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky pipes underneath the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Properly store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Toilet facilities for employees in poor repair. The toilet in the womens washroom does not flush. Must repair. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Properly label prepared food items stored in the reach in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store knives and all clean multi-use utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel and all fixtures inside the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in the walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky pipes underneath the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Properly store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Excessive ice covering the floor of the walk-in freezer. Must remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Open gap in wall between mop sink basin and wall. Must seal.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice not protected from contamination during preparation and storage. Interior ice machine upper water reservoir and internal ice shoot with black slime substance dripping into ready to eat ice. Ice discarded and machine tagged held for inspection. Must not use until cleaned and sanitized, cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Serious citation issued 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: Excessive ice covering the floor of the walk-in freezer. Must remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Open gap in wall between mop sink basin and wall. Must seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide three working stoppers for the the three compartment sink to unable adequate washing, rinsing and sanitizing.

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Employee belongings scattered in rear outdside of walk in cooler and freezer. Must provide adequate storage for employee belongings.

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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 area not properly maintained. Noted excessive garbage overflowing from outside waste receptacle preventing the proper closure of the lid. Must remove excessive garbage,keep lid closed and properly maintain area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance. Noted previous minor violations from report # 1360868 on 9-12-13 not corrected. (34)replace broken floor tile in front of utility sink where needed. (35) replace missing or loose wall tile at lower base of wall where needed near utility sink. Must correct all minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice and water on the floor around the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings scattered in rear outdside of walk in cooler and freezer. Must provide adequate storage for employee belongings.

  23. 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: Replace broken floor tile in front of utility sink where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing or loose wall tile at lower base of wall where needed near utility sink.

  24. Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Upon inspection observed no hot water was available at the front exposed hand sink in the food prep area. Observed that the hot water faucet handle below the exposed handsink was turned off. Once started faucet was turned on, hot water was available. Must provide hot and cold running water at all times. Critical violation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must maintain floors dry at all times under ice machine and around coca-cola dispensing box area. Also must regrout floor in the same area as well as in front of the utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excess ice build up next to walk-in freezer compressor at ceiling.

  25. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: During inspection observed no city of chicago certified manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served.there must always be a certified city of chicago food service manager on site at all times.citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floors throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet base at ladies toilet room.

  26. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: There is a loose metal screw in the ice machine, protect your ice from foreign matter. The dirty, taped up meat slicer cord is coiled up next to the blade, the cord was moved and the machine sanitized.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors and baseboards around the mop sink, 3-compartment sink and grease trap are missing tiles and grout and need to be repaired. Maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

  27. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. A FOOT OF GARBAGE IS PILED UP UNDER THE WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY USED BY THE ABOVE, REMOVE ALL SPILLED WASTE AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER FREE OF SPILLED WASTE AND TIGHTLY CLOSED TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE AND FEEDING.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous violations from Report # 229343 dated April 5, 2010 not corrected include, (32) ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER WAS FOUND FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OBTAIN AT LEAST 3 SANITARY STOPPERS FOR THE SINK. (33) THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS.

    • 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. THERE IS A LOOSE METAL SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE, PROTECT YOUR ICE FROM FOREIGN MATTER. THE DIRTY, TAPED UP MEAT SLICER CORD IS COILED UP NEXT TO THE BLADE, THE CORD WAS MOVED AND THE MACHINE SANITIZED.

    • 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. THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS AROUND THE MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP ARE MISSING TILES AND GROUT AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  28. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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. Must replace/provide missing sink stoppers at 3-comp 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. Following need cleaning: lever behind the ice chute of soda machine, drains at 3-comp sink- due to debris/dirt, including the interior panel of ice machine in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide internal thermometer in walk-in cooler.

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