JIMMY JOHNS.

Chicago Health Dept

4021 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 28

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 6

2024

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 12

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Other

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 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AND WASHROOMS).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 20

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

APR 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 21

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 14

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 31

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

AUG 21

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 28

2014

FAIL 0 violations

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