JIMMY JOHNS

201 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. ComplaintApr 13, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO MEN'S RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO ANCHOR TABLE LEG AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREPARATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSEPCTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
2. CanvassFeb 10, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO ANCHOR TABLE LEG AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREPARATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
3. ComplaintMar 20, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassApr 8, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
5. CanvassApr 18, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR DISH AREA) AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
6. CanvassNov 8, 2022

   0 infractions

7. CanvassFeb 3, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • EMPLOYEES PESONAL ITEMS (CLOTHES) STORED NEAR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
8. CanvassMay 13, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 47.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS @41.0F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OUT OF TEMPERATURE DELI MEAT WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE AND STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE-BIN PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassNov 7, 2019

   8 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) 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 BUT PROPER 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
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE IMPROPER RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THAT FOOD FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA IS LEAKING AND WATER CAN'T BE FULLY CLOSED .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
10. CanvassMar 20, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET NECK LEAKY AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 14, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found damaged or missing coving on baseboard in front of walk in door. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed cracked or damaged wall tiles in rear corner of dining room. Must repair and maintain.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Found missing light shield in rear kitchen, directly above walk in door. Must replace. Must maintain same.
12. CanvassFeb 10, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Found employee/customer restrooms without hot water. When hot water handles turned on temperature is 77.0F for the men's room, and 73.7F for the ladies' room. Women's restroom also has low water pressure when hot water faucet is turned to the on position. Instructed hot water must reach at least 85F for proper handwashing in restrooms. Must maintain hot and cold water, with adequate city pressure in all restrooms at all times. Men's rest room hot water was restored during inspection to 85.5F. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found damaged or missing coving on baseboard in front of walk in door. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed cracked or damaged wall tiles in rear corner of dining room. Must repair and maintain.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Found missing light shield in rear kitchen, directly above walk in door. Must replace. Must maintain same.
13. CanvassNov 1, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY AT HOT WATER CONNECTION.MUST REPAIR.
14. CanvassJan 21, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED REAR AREA AT DOOR NOT MAINTAINED/CLEAN (DEBRIS,OLD FOOD,BREAD)IE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,BOXES,ETC.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA.
15. CanvassMay 5, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST FAN IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ONLY 1 WORKING SINK STOPPER ON PREMISES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
16. CanvassNov 26, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL/SHIELD AT CEILNG ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST REPAIR
17. CanvassApr 30, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
18. Short Form ComplaintSep 23, 2013

    0 infractions

19. CanvassApr 17, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST RECAULK WALLBASE WHERE IT MEETS WITH 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIMMY CAULKING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT AT LADIES RESTROOM SO AS TO BE IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
20. ComplaintNov 1, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WORKING STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, MUST PROVIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE 3-COMP. SINK DRAINS NEED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, MUST PROVIDE.
21. CanvassFeb 7, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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. METAL TANKS NOT SECURED. MUST SECURE/TIE TANKS TOGETHER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED STAINED WATER TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBES.
    • 34. 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 STANDING WATER INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRAIN DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND SODA SYRUP AND INSIDE BOTH MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS.
22. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 15, 2010

    0 infractions

23. CanvassApr 8, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Observed one of 2 garbage dumpster overfilled with garbage bags & the lids were wide open to about 2-feet high. Noticed trash/litter of various kinds on the grounds around the 2 dumpsters (such as plastic bottles,paper,cardboard,etc). Must keep this area clean, garbage lids closed/tight-fitting with chains & locks.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Last inspection summary report not posted anywhere for customers view. Last report cannot be located during this visit.
    • 34. 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. Must elevate all stock above the floor not under walk-in cooler shelves).
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must install internal thermometers in all coolers.