JIMMY JOHN'S

6108 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Canvass19 sept. 2025

   7 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WITH EXPIRED USE BY DATES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF TUNA SALAD IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER BEING SERVED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 9-18-25. 10 LBS OF SLICED ROAST BEEF IN A STORAGE COOLER WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 9-18-25-1:53PM. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • DIRTY TOILET BOWL IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AND MISSING DRAIN COVER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE COVER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR SODA BAG IN BOX AND METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND SOILED DUSTER MUST NOT STORE HANGING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2. Canvass19 sept. 2025

   0 infraction

3. Canvass26 févr. 2025

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER.
4. Canvass Re-Inspection12 juill. 2024

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STICKY SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
5. Canvass1 juill. 2024

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • RECEPTACLE LIDS NOT MAINTAINED AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. WE OBSERVED MISSING LIDS AND BROKEN HINGS FROM MIDDLE GARBAGE CONTAINER.CONTAINER WAS HALF FULL WITH GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS OR REPLACE CONTAINER, TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STICKY SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
6. Canvass20 juin 2023

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-17-22 INSPECTION# 2555944. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
7. Canvass17 mai 2022

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-Inspection17 sept. 2021

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
9. Canvass Re-Inspection15 sept. 2021

   3 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2529085 ON 9/7/21 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOPS OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
10. Canvass7 sept. 2021

    2 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOPS OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
11. Canvass6 juill. 2020

    0 infraction

12. Canvass11 janv. 2019

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINK INCLUDING ONE IN FOOD PREP AREA
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR, AND FACIAL HAIR RESTRAIN OR COVER FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • DISHES INCLUDING KNIFES AFTER WASHING AND DRYING MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED , COVERED OR STORED IN PROTECTIVE LOCATION.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED TRASH CAN IN LADY'S BATHROOM
13. Canvass8 mai 2018

    6 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE. EMPLOYEE NOTED IMPROPER GLOVE USAGE. NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE, MAKING SANDWICHES AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF THE GLOVES. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 8-10-17 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. NOTED SUMMARY REPORT COVERED BY RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND STORED BLOCKED BY JARS OF MAYONNAISE. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE SODA STATION CABINETS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR REVIEW.
14. Canvass10 août 2017

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED WITH DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TURKEY,HAM, ROAST BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection12 déc. 2016

    0 infraction

16. Canvass9 déc. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWL SINKS IN WASHROOMS, EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATED HOT WATER RAN OUT LAST NIGHT AND YANKEE GAS WAS CALLED TODAY. HOT WATER HEATER PILOT WILL NOT STAY LIT AND HOT WATER HEATER IS COLD TO THE TOUCH. STORE OPENS AT 10:30 AM AND HAS BEEN OPERATING WITHOUT HOT WATER ALL DAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN 2 FRONT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY RODENTPRROF AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
17. Canvass23 juin 2016

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
18. License13 oct. 2015

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Front counter prep table, counter not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls around bathroom doors that had peeling paint/plaster, and gaps shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.