Jimmy John's
3506 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Mar 28, 2025
Jimmy John's was last inspected on March 28, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
March 28, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed vegetable slicer in the rear prep area in poor repair, cloth used to wrap around hinge. Instructed to repair or replace vegetable slicer and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear washroom handwashing sink faucet to be leaking, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace rear washroom handwashing sink faucet to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor waste enclosure to be cluttered with excessive leaf litter. Instructed to clean leaf litter from outdoor waste enclosure and maintain all refuse areas free from excessive clutter.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the wall next to the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to store ice scoop between uses properly.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food box stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at rear of ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in rear office/walk in cooler area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found accumulated debris in ice machine floor drain and 3-compartment floor drain. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sign in both restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 + mice droppings on floor throughout office, next to ice machine, and on floor in closet next to restrooms. Instructed to remove droppings, and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend pest control service premises before reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found accumulated debris in ice machine floor drain and 3-compartment floor drain. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served (turkey, ham, roast beef). Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012) citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates in walk in cooler used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on ice dispenser on soda machine and interior panel of ice machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up in floor drains and floors along wall bases.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report # 2356731 1/14/20 not corrected repair leak at faucet of wash bowl in restroom nearest storage closet.#53- must provide covered receptacles in restroom used by female staff.#55- clean floor along wall base at rear around ice machine..must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (turkey,ham,roast beef,tuna,etc)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at faucet of wash bowl in restroom nearest storage closet.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in restroom used by female staff.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wall base at rear around ice machine.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slimy substance inside the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide an additional drain stopper and maintain
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found expired food handlers certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide current and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slimy substance inside the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site at time of inspection.a food temperature device shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide an additional drain stopper and maintain
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the ground surrounding the outdoor receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance violation #58. No allergy training certificate on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found expired food handlers certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide current and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Must provide written clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide required equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed must provide metal stem thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoop used for mayonnaise stored in pan with room temperature water. Instructed must store utensils in continuously running water, in standing water with a temperature of at least 135f, or in food product with handing above the top of the food. 3-304.12.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in bucket. Must hand mop to dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored directly on the floor of dry storage closet (near restrooms). Must store all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor under storage rack in walk-in cooler of food spills and debris.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.