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Jimmy Johns

6 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 20, 2026

Jimmy Johns was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

7 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed door sweep on rear door damaged must repair or replace to be in good repair to prevent insect entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed customer with a pest dog inside of facility and no one asked if the dog was an service animal.manager states they never ask.a signage was given to post at front door and explained the two questions that can be asked by employees.no live animals allowed on premises unless it is a service animal.(cos)(priority foundation 7-40-060)(citation issued)

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 : observed boxed soda syrups stored inside of electrical closet must remove and store properly to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) : observed plastic wear stored laying down in tray must store with handles in upright position to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : observed a rust nut on a end of a screw inside of ice machine must remove and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean debris build up from ice dispenser at soda machine.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged wall base near meat slicer table.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

      Inspector’s note: Observed license suspension sign removed from front entry door by someone not authorized to do so at this time,pic was instructed not to cover,or deface,or remove signage under penalty.(priority foundation 7-42-050)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 63)

      Removal of suspension sign

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 20 or more live small flies on walls and door frame outside of toilet rooms and inside on walls of last toilet room and above soda machine .must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/4/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a) (citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on ice shoot at soda machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperatures at hand sink at 72.3f and 3- compartment sinks -75.2f in prep/dish washing area. Must have hot running water at 100.of at hand sinks and 110.0f at 3- compartment sink .must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace small hole in lower wall near office.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2619556 6/24/25 not corrected-#38-: 6-202.15 : observed opening in middle of front entrance double doors from top to bottom. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.#51- 5-205.15 : observed missing hot water knob for faucet at utility sink. Instructed to replace missing hot water knob for faucet at utility sink in rear.#55- 6-501.11 : observed missing ceiling vent cover above bread oven and observed missing wall panels above walk in freezer. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover above bread oven and replace missing wall panels above walk in freezer.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle of front entrance double doors from top to bottom. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following nonfood-contact surface to be soiled: interior front stainless steel panel of ice machine soiled with rust where door is opened. Instructed to remove rust from interior front stainless steel panel of ice machine where door is opened and maintain, instructed nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent build up of soil.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing hot water knob for faucet at utility sink. Instructed to replace missing hot water knob for faucet at utility sink in rear.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling vent cover above bread oven and observed missing wall panels above walk in freezer. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover above bread oven and replace missing wall panels above walk in freezer. Observed non smooth area around floor drain in northside all gender washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair non smooth area around floor in northside all gender washroom for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex customer washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Keeping open employees drinks above prep area, instructed to keep away.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: No proper labels on packaged salads, instructed to provide proper labeling.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Not all food handlers have required certificate, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food.instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth drying on cold holding cooler. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in rear. Instructed manager to 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 receptacles inside of unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out light bulb in the rear. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in the front prep area and rear. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.