JAN 6
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHNS.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
3234 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed
13 of 21 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALL GENDER RESTROOMS WITHOUT A WASTE CAN WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE CAN WITH A LID FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
MAR 212025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE GASKETS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AND ATTACHED CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
MAR 152024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET IN 1 OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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JUL 112022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 272021FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2021
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373696 ON 6/15/20: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
JUN 152020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OF LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 282019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON CITE WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TURKEY) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. 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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 .CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH,BEEF SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 32017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES STARTED TO WEAR GLOVES IN FRONT OF ME TO PREPARE SANDWICHES, WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES-AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO RECENT 6 MONTHS INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE RECENT INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 52016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed the outside dumpster unable to close due to garbage overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor and floor drain under the soda machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both. Observed food debris on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the walls of the walk in cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed employee items stored on storage racks with restaurant equipment. Instructed facility to maintain employee items separate.
APR 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
APR 82016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed the ice machine not maintained. Found a black mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed the mop resting head down in the mop sink. Instructed facility to elevate or invert and to maintain to help prevent pest harborage.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
MAY 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN BRICK BASE BOARD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
JUL 232014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 23
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND INSIDE SYRUP STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
OCT 112012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
JUL 122012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM.( WITH DUST BUILD UP)
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETR IN ALL WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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