Jimmy John's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF VISIBLE SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE CLEAN LINENS AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jan 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     Open cups for employees drink kept on prep table, instructed to keep away.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Employees personal clothing stored of utensils shelf, instructed to store away from clean utensil.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     Several food handler without food handler certificate, instructed to obtain.

4. Mar 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORE ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPER PROPERLY.

5. May 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jan 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS BOXES, TOOLS, BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

7. May 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (PREPARED TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT , CHEESE, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING , WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PREPARED TUNA LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE @50.0F DURING THIS TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON FAUCET NECK ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING. MUST MAINTAIN.

8. Oct 31, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RING ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK , WATER IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.

9. Jan 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

     OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT, AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK , PREP AND WASHROOM HAND SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER 57.F- 60.1F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON PREMISES NOW 120.0F, CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

     NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED, TUNA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING AT WALK IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

10. Mar 9, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found grout peeling on floor along small ledge in back of kitchen. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.

11. Feb 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Found grout peeling on floor along small ledge in back of kitchen. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.

12. Oct 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      COVING IN POOR REPAIR, BY ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

13. Apr 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      DUST PAN NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORAGE.

14. Nov 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED CONTAINER USED FOR SCOOPING ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

15. Dec 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CABINET DOOR OF SELF-SERVE SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR.

16. May 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (i.e. HAM,CHESE AND VITO)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 47.4-52.5F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 12LBS. APPROX. VALUE $31.05. INSTR. TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROOUGHTOUT PREMISES. MUST PRVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FACUET AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLE FOR FLUSHING AT TOILET ALSO IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

17. Aug 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED REPAIRING IN THE REAR AT THE FRONT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. FOUND CRACKED TILES AND BROKEN GROUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT DINING AREA AROUND THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LEAKY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

18. Nov 1, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE RIGHT HINGE OF THE ICE MACHINE LID IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAKY FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED & ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR-IF NEEDED.

19. Mar 29, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 62.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 55.9 F- ROAST BEEF, SALAMI, HAM AND TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT- 19 LBS, VALUED AT $243.00.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL PANELS LOOSE FROM WALL DUE TO DAMAGED WALL CORNER SEAL, BY MOP SINK. MUST REATTACH DAMAGED WALL PANELS TO WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. TOILETBOWL HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE.

20. Jun 10, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Last summary report from 6/3/10 visit, not posted visible to customers, (stashed away in office). Must keep posted for customers view until next inspection.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Missing panel inside of ice machine must be replaced.

21. Jun 3, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minors from 6/18/09 visit (report # 159887) not corrected at this time. (#34-soda syrup boxes must be elevated off the floors under soda machine; #38-must fix/provide ventilation in bathroom; #40-internal thermometers must be provided at all coolers thruout store). Citation issued.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Missing panel inside of ice machine must be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors of walk-in cooler must be kept clean.