JAN 9
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHN'S.
EAT. 81/100
205 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed
13 of 21 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
JAN 242024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open cups for employees drink kept on prep table, instructed to keep away.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal clothing stored of utensils shelf, instructed to store away from clean utensil.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Several food handler without food handler certificate, instructed to obtain.
MAR 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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JAN 222021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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
MAY 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON FAUCET NECK ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK , WATER IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.
JAN 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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.
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.
MAR 92017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 10
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
OCT 312016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING IN POOR REPAIR, BY ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
APR 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 122015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROOUGHTOUT PREMISES. MUST PRVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
AUG 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 12012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
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.
MAR 292011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 102010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
JUN 32010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2010
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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