Chicago
34
BEAT

Jimmy Johns

974 W 35th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 10 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
10
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-23
Pass Rate
20%
1 failure
Score
34/100
BEAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-23
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Documentation & Training issues found across 17 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical 17×
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2026-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found about 10lbs of sliced deli meat ( salami ) held at temperature ranging between 51.3-57.5f in front prep cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $70. Priority violation 7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Food prep staff without food handler certificate, Instructed to obtain.

2025-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (RAW CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE F...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE MECHANICAL PANEL REMOVED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE MECHANICAL PANEL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR UNISEX RESTROOMS COVERED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE CLEAN LINENS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMEN...

2024-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2571581 CONDUCTED ON 02/22/23. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIOR...

2023-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE front EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MOP SINK/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562550 CONDUCTED ON 8/22/22 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42...

2022-08-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITH NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND ORGANIC MATTER ON SODA MACHINE EXTERIOR COMPONENTS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AROUND LEGS OF ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2021-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED 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 MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,LETTUCE,TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 4:15 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(C...

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 Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAULK AT HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,MOP SINK CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AREA.

2020-01-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FLOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET.

minor Other

62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

2019-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DELI MEAT, CHEESE, DRESSINGS) STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE PHONE ORDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 1 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the A...

2018-05-18 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-05-03 Fail License
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

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

Facility must obtain pest control service from a licensed, commercial pest control company. Facility must provide pest control log book on site for review. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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