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JIMMY JOHN'S

3506 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JIMMY JOHN'S has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 14, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 28, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2024. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 27, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED VEGETABLE SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CLOTH USED TO WRAP AROUND HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VEGETABLE SLICER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED REAR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE TO BE CLUTTERED WITH EXCESSIVE LEAF LITTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LEAF LITTER FROM OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 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.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD BOX STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT REAR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR OFFICE/WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 + MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,ROAST BEEF,TUNA,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2356731 1/14/20 NOT CORRECTED REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASH BOWL IN RESTROOM NEAREST STORAGE CLOSET.#53- MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.#55- CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE..MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASH BOWL IN RESTROOM NEAREST STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.A FOOD TEMPERATURE DEVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 2 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATION #58. NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
  11. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SCOOP USED FOR MAYONNAISE STORED IN PAN WITH ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD. 3-304.12.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET (NEAR RESTROOMS). MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. MUST HAND MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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