OCT 20
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIMMY JOHNS SANDWICH SHOPS.
EAT. 77/100
2115 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 20, 2025 · passed
13 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CROUTONS, JALAPENO CHIPS ETC)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL
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
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.
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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JUN 282022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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 242021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 42021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 152020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON THE DELI THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST NOT STORE WIPING CLOTHS ON SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BICYCLE HELMETS NOTED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA SHELVING.
SEP 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 8
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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 THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
* 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 302013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 30
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
* 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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 12013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 242012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER AND MOP SINK.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
SEP 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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