FEB 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHNS.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
6 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed with conditions
4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
OBSERVED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN REMOVED FROM FRONT ENTRY DOOR BY SOMEONE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO SO AT THIS TIME,PIC WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER,OR DEFACE,OR REMOVE SIGNAGE UNDER PENALTY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-050)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 42026FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2026
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND DOOR FRAME OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND INSIDE ON WALLS OF LAST TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE SODA MACHINE .MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) (CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE SHOOT AT SODA MACHINE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK AT 72.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS -75.2F IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.OF AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR OFFICE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2619556 6/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-#38-: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANELS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND REPLACE MISSING WALL PANELS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUN 242025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO BE SOILED: INTERIOR FRONT STAINLESS STEEL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH RUST WHERE DOOR IS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR FRONT STAINLESS STEEL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE DOOR IS OPENED AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANELS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND REPLACE MISSING WALL PANELS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR NON SMOOTH AREA AROUND FLOOR IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
APR 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
SEP 292023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Keeping open employees drinks above prep area, instructed to keep away.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
No proper labels on packaged salads, instructed to provide proper labeling.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Not all food handlers have required certificate, instructed to obtain.
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OCT 132022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH DRYING ON COLD HOLDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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