What is Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops's health inspection score?

Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops last inspected?

Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops was last inspected on March 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops have?

Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops safe to eat at?

Yes, Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops serve?

Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops

Name: Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops
Address: 5109 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 85

5109 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/11/2025

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0Excellent

Sandwich•Uptown

Ranked #164 of 747 in UptownBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5109 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSER MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SOIL BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CROUTONS, RANCH MIX ETC)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (TEA DISPENSER, METAL COVER. LIGHT BULBS, CARDBOARD BOX ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OFFICE AND ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2589856 ISSUED ON 02-21-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT/INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, TUNA SALAD, COLD SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED , INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE (WASH SINK-FAR LEFT) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT/INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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