Jimmy Johns
6 E MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60602 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2872988
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 20, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR DAMAGED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED SODA SYRUPS STORED INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CLOSET MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) : OBSERVED PLASTIC WEAR STORED LAYING DOWN IN TRAY MUST STORE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : OBSERVED A RUST NUT ON A END OF A SCREW INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR MEAT SLICER TABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE SHOOT AT SODA MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR OFFICE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Keeping open employees drinks above prep area, instructed to keep away.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
No proper labels on packaged salads, instructed to provide proper labeling.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Not all food handlers have required certificate, instructed to obtain.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 13, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH DRYING ON COLD HOLDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.