Jimmy John's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 2, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Nov 25, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs of beef at 48.2f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 3lbs at $30. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure and debris around dumpster. Instructed management that trash must be stored inside garbage receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Sep 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in unisex toilet room. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Dec 28, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice sanitation manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap to be leaking at pipe and seeping liquid at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that valid, original city of chicago sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepare and served (deli meat, bacon). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Aug 29, 2022 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located prep. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found unknown pink and black substance throughout top interior of rear ice machine behind white panel. Also noted pink unknown substance inside clear ice dispenser spout of self service ice machine. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, turkey, tuna) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 49f - 53f, located in reach in cooler. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Approx 15 lbs discarded at $150

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found caulking above 3 comp sink filled with unknown black mold like substance. Must remove clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 24, 2022 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations