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JIMMY JOHN'S- STATE

725 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JIMMY JOHN'S- STATE has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2022, found no infractions.

4 of 19 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2020. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on August 13, 2019. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 11, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY SANDWICHES AND TUNA SANDWICHES) A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE WASTE WATER IS PROPERLY DISPOSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. REPORT #2544620 DATED NOVEMBER 23RD 2021 INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOODS (SLICING DELI MEAT, SANDIWCHES) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205-15 OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR ( INADEQUATE) LOW LIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. -
  7. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES FOR HOT AND COLD FOOD SERVED AND STORED IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/ STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER UTILIZED IF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS, TEST KIT/STRIPS MUST BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAIN IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR ( INADEQUATE) LOW LIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NO CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2268827 PERFORMED ON 3/1/2019. 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES FOR FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON THE SHIFT HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Food container in prep area not labeled, instructed to label.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inadequate lighting in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.
  12. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • LARGE FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ICE BUILD-UP NOTED IN PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCRED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TOOL BAG STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNIT.(MUST REMOVE)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
  15. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Saturday, January 26, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT WORKING.
  16. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE WORKING BUILDING RESTROOM.CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT WORKING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND APRONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
  18. Consultation

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found some unnecessary items on shelving units. (used cups, glove, etc.)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Found burnt light bulb inside walk in cooler.

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