APR 20
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHNS.
BEAT. 48/100
4021 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 20, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
5 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 282026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLER AND REAR PREP LINE COOLER (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 45.7F AND 50.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TWO DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR (O-RINGS TORN/MISSING), BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR USE IN WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN BOTH ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN FEMALE AND ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AREA TO BE INADEQUATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WIHTOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JAN 122023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER USED TO STORE BREAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT IT CAN BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560196 ON 7/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS ALLERGEN AWARENESS ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/1/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS ALLERGEN AWARENESS ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
MAY 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM 45.1F AND ROAST BEEF 47.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT. ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT OR BELOW 41F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3.5 POUNDS OF PRODUCT AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2355291 DATED 12/13/2019 NOT CORRECTED.#57 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AND #58 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AND WASHROOMS).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
APR 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER HAS THE CERTIFICATE THAT HE PASSED THE TEST ONLY LAST 9/2016, NOT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED 3 MALE EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
OCT 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 142016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTER CUSTOMER ORDER INTO POINT OF SALE SYSTEM AND SWIPE CREDIT CARD THEN PROCEDED TO PUT ON DISPOSABLE GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. HALF INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST REPAIR FRONT DOORS TO BE RODENT PROOF AND PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/31/16 INSPECTION (REPORT #1931910) #43: FOUND WASH CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. NO CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS IN 2 FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM STOCK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAY 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No City of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (tuna, deli meat, etc.) being prepped and served. Instructed must have at least 1 COC certified food manager present per shift, and also must have certificates posted at all times. Serious citation 7-38-012.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found wash cloths improperly stored throughout facility. Instructed to properly store all cloths in a clean container, with sanitizing solution while not in use. Must maintain.
AUG 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 8-21-14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL.
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