JIMMY JOHN'S.

Chicago Health Dept

216 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 25
2025
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 48.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AND DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 30
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 28
2023
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE AND SERVED (DELI MEAT, BACON). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE LEAKING AT PIPE AND SEEPING LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND UNKNOWN PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE BEHIND WHITE PANEL. ALSO NOTED PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE CLEAR ICE DISPENSER SPOUT OF SELF SERVICE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, TURKEY, TUNA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 53F, LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 15 LBS DISCARDED AT $150

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH UNKNOWN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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