JIMMY JOHNS

3234 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. Canvass6 janv. 2026

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALL GENDER RESTROOMS WITHOUT A WASTE CAN WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE CAN WITH A LID FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
2. Canvass21 mars 2025

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE GASKETS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AND ATTACHED CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection26 mars 2024

   0 infraction

4. Canvass15 mars 2024

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass8 mars 2023

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED TOILET IN 1 OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
6. Canvass11 juill. 2022

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection5 mai 2021

   0 infraction

8. Canvass27 avr. 2021

   2 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373696 ON 6/15/20: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
9. Canvass15 juin 2020

   6 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OF LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
10. Canvass Re-Inspection11 juill. 2019

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
11. Canvass28 mai 2019

    9 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON CITE WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TURKEY) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 .CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection10 juill. 2017

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH,BEEF SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
13. Canvass3 juill. 2017

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES STARTED TO WEAR GLOVES IN FRONT OF ME TO PREPARE SANDWICHES, WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES-AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO RECENT 6 MONTHS INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE RECENT INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
14. Réinspection de la plainte13 déc. 2016

    0 infraction

15. Plainte5 déc. 2016

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Observed the outside dumpster unable to close due to garbage overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed the floor and floor drain under the soda machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both. Observed food debris on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed the walls of the walk in cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed employee items stored on storage racks with restaurant equipment. Instructed facility to maintain employee items separate.
16. Canvass Re-Inspection18 avr. 2016

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
17. Canvass8 avr. 2016

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Observed the ice machine not maintained. Found a black mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed the mop resting head down in the mop sink. Instructed facility to elevate or invert and to maintain to help prevent pest harborage.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
18. Canvass8 mai 2015

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN BRICK BASE BOARD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
19. Canvass23 juill. 2014

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND INSIDE SYRUP STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
20. Short Form Complaint11 oct. 2012

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
21. License12 juill. 2012

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM.( WITH DUST BUILD UP)
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETR IN ALL WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.