JIMMY JOHN'S.

Chicago Health Dept

3506 S STATE ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 28

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED VEGETABLE SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CLOTH USED TO WRAP AROUND HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VEGETABLE SLICER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE TO BE CLUTTERED WITH EXCESSIVE LEAF LITTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LEAF LITTER FROM OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.

FEB 15

2024

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 17

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOX STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT REAR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR OFFICE/WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27

2022

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 + MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

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NOV 3

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 27

2021

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,ROAST BEEF,TUNA,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2356731 1/14/20 NOT CORRECTED REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASH BOWL IN RESTROOM NEAREST STORAGE CLOSET.#53- MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.#55- CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE..MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

JAN 14

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASH BOWL IN RESTROOM NEAREST STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE.

JUN 11

2019

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN

JUN 4

2019

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.A FOOD TEMPERATURE DEVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATION #58. NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

AUG 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP USED FOR MAYONNAISE STORED IN PAN WITH ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD. 3-304.12.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. MUST HAND MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET (NEAR RESTROOMS). MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

FEB 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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