Jimmy John's

Chicago Health Dept

6108 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

Inspection history

SEP 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WITH EXPIRED USE BY DATES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF TUNA SALAD IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER BEING SERVED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 9-18-25. 10 LBS OF SLICED ROAST BEEF IN A STORAGE COOLER WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 9-18-25-1:53PM. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DIRTY TOILET BOWL IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AND MISSING DRAIN COVER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE COVER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR SODA BAG IN BOX AND METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND SOILED DUSTER MUST NOT STORE HANGING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 26

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER.

JUL 12

2024

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STICKY SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 1

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

RECEPTACLE LIDS NOT MAINTAINED AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. WE OBSERVED MISSING LIDS AND BROKEN HINGS FROM MIDDLE GARBAGE CONTAINER.CONTAINER WAS HALF FULL WITH GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS OR REPLACE CONTAINER, TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STICKY SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUN 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-17-22 INSPECTION# 2555944. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

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MAY 17

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SEP 15

2021

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2529085 ON 9/7/21 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOPS OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 7

2021

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOPS OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

JUL 6

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINK INCLUDING ONE IN FOOD PREP AREA

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR, AND FACIAL HAIR RESTRAIN OR COVER FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DISHES INCLUDING KNIFES AFTER WASHING AND DRYING MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED , COVERED OR STORED IN PROTECTIVE LOCATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED TRASH CAN IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MAY 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE. EMPLOYEE NOTED IMPROPER GLOVE USAGE. NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE, MAKING SANDWICHES AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF THE GLOVES. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 8-10-17 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. NOTED SUMMARY REPORT COVERED BY RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND STORED BLOCKED BY JARS OF MAYONNAISE. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE SODA STATION CABINETS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR REVIEW.

AUG 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED WITH DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TURKEY,HAM, ROAST BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 9

2016

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWL SINKS IN WASHROOMS, EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATED HOT WATER RAN OUT LAST NIGHT AND YANKEE GAS WAS CALLED TODAY. HOT WATER HEATER PILOT WILL NOT STAY LIT AND HOT WATER HEATER IS COLD TO THE TOUCH. STORE OPENS AT 10:30 AM AND HAS BEEN OPERATING WITHOUT HOT WATER ALL DAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN 2 FRONT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY RODENTPRROF AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

JUN 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Front counter prep table, counter not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls around bathroom doors that had peeling paint/plaster, and gaps shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

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