FEB 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHNS.
BEAT. 34/100
974 W 35TH PL · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
2 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Food prep staff without food handler certificate, Instructed to obtain.
MAR 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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 EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MOP SINK/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITH NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE.
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 TOMATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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JUN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,MOP SINK CLOSET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AREA.
JAN 132020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FLOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET.
62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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
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
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
MAY 32018FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2018
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →