Jimmy John's
721 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 18, 2026
Jimmy John's was last inspected on March 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed front entry doors with an opening at the bottom in the middle of mentioned doors. Instructed to seal and maintain.
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 a leaking ceiling in the rear office area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front doors in poor repair gaps at the bottom due to worn weather strippings. Must replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for 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 the air vents in the prep and rear storage area dusty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a valid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
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: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 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 foodservice manager training.
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 residue build up on exterior of soda dispenser cartridges. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid original certificate on site for foodservice manager training while tcs foods are prepared and served (sliced ham, turkey). Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager any times tcs foods are being served or prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door.must make door tight fitting.
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: Must clean food debris from floor under both prep coolers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general1 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: Observed no employee health policy during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: Observed no procedure and clean up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to comply. 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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 tiles above the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training certificate during inspection. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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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.