JIMMY JOHNS SANDWICH SHOPS.

Chicago Health Dept

2115 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (TO REAR ALLEYWAY) WITH GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, STEEL CAP MISSING BUT DEVICE FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE STEEL CAP AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET (ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS FREE FROM CLUTTER AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE MONITORING FOR PESTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

OCT 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER (IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR, NONFUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD FROM COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR MAINTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JAN 14

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 22

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CROUTONS, JALAPENO CHIPS ETC)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.0 AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOMS (THROUGHOUT PREMISES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE AND REPLACED HOT WATER TANK). HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN RESTORED, NOW AT 110F (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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JUL 1

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 28

2022

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A COMPLETELY CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEM UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MENTIONED FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24

2021

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 4

2021

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 15

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON THE DELI THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST NOT STORE WIPING CLOTHS ON SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL BOXED STORED ITEMS INCLUDING CHIPS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP CLOSET, AND ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN THE MENS WASHROOM CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BICYCLE HELMETS NOTED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA SHELVING.

SEP 8

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 22

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER ALL CUSTOMER SITTING BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE 2 OF 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. SINK STOPPERS ON SITE ARE TOO SMALL TO PROPERLY WORK AT ABOVE STATED SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS THAT PROPERLY FIT IN ORDER TO PROPERLY FILL 3-COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK THE TEMP VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER FAUCET MUST BE ADJUSTED SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES WITH A TEMP OF 85F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 23

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE AND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)

SEP 30

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 23

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED THREE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 49.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. ABOUT 5 LBS. TURKEY AT 49.2F, 5 LBS. OF HAM RANGING FROM 47.1-54.1F, 1 LB. ROAST BEEF 55.6F,9 LBS. OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.8F AND 5 LBS. TUNA SALAD AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$210. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SLICING READY TO EAT MEAT AND PREPARING SANDWICHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. A CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ARTURO MARQUEZ, BUT PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER ON PREMISES STATED, "TODAY IS ARTURO'S DAY OFF." SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 1

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH, TUNA SANDWICH,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. ARTURO MARQUEZ CERTIFIED MANAGER,ARRIVED AT 1:00PM DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 24

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVES/SHELVING UNITS FOR ABOVE CLOSET.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 7

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED THE SEALER AROUND THE SPLASH GUARDS MISSING INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AROUND REAR UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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