Jimmy John's
974 W 35th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 23, 2026
Jimmy John's was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 23, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found about 10lbs of sliced deli meat ( salami ) held at temperature ranging between 51.3-57.5f in front prep cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $70. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food prep staff without food handler certificate, Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of operations. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 ice machine mechanical panel removed and in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace ice machine mechanical panel 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed unisex restroom waste receptacle to be uncovered. Instructed to maintain waste receptacles in women's or unisex restrooms covered.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee beverage containers stored above clean linens and equipment in the rear storage area. Instructed to provide designated area for employee beverages and personal items that does not pose risk of contamination of food or clean equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee present on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate while tcs food items are prepared and served (raw chicken, sandwiches) at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one food employee present with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2571581 conducted on 02/22/23. Observed no food allergen training for city of chicago food sanitation manager. Must provide certificates of completion on site and maintain records. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
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: Observed expired food handler certificates for all employees on site. Instructed to maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE front EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in mop sink/storage closet. Instructed manger to replace ceiling tile and maintain.
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: Noted previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2562550 conducted on 8/22/22 : observed no food allergen training for food manager. Must provide certificates of completion on site and maintain records. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
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 facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with certified manager on site tcs foods(sliced tomatoes, sliced deli meat) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic with no certified foodservice certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and organic matter on soda machine exterior components and exterior of ice dispenser. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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: Observed build up of grime around legs of ice machine and on floor in rear prep area corners. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.
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 facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with certified manager on site tcs foods(sliced tomatoes, sliced deli meat) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no allergen training. Instructed pic to obtain and retain certificate on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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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 certified 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units,ice dispenser on soda machine,interior panel of ice machine,caulk at hand sink.
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 from floor in walk in cooler & freezer,mop sink closet.
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: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet area.
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 manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (turkey,ham,lettuce,tomato,etc)must be on site at all times.manager arrived on site after inspection at 4:15 p.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair stripped cold water knob at front hand sink.
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 receptacle for 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 under shelving at corners in walk-in cooler of food spills and floor of utility closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain 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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Variety of foods not properly labeled (deli meat, cheese, dressings) stored inside the cooler. Food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be properly labeled to indicate the day or date in which the food shall be discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no food temperature measuring device on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 boxes stored on the floor below the phone order counter. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain
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: Found 2 drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 1 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: No food handler training certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to 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: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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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: Facility must obtain pest control service from a licensed, commercial pest control company. Facility must provide pest control log book on site for review. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.