What is Jimmy Johns's health inspection score?

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

When was Jimmy Johns last inspected?

Jimmy Johns was last inspected on April 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns have?

Jimmy Johns has 21 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy Johns safe to eat at?

Yes, Jimmy Johns 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 serve?

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

Official Health Record

Jimmy Johns

Name: Jimmy Johns
Address: 51 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 85

51 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/25/2025

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #146 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 25, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED PIC MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A THREE DOOR PREP STATION ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OVEN FOR BAKING BREAD AT THE WEST WALL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A THREE DOOR PREP STATION ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OVEN FOR BAKING BREAD AT THE WEST WALL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2590637 MARCH 7, 2024 VIOLATION# 38, 6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. WITH A JUNE 7, 2024 CORRECTION DATE. VIOLATION# 55, 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDAION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BOTTOM BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF MIDDLE DOOR IN THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON EASTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF MIDDLE DOOR ON EASTSIDE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75.0F-93.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 110.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 101.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WESTSIDE SELF CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
A FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIOS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED, DATING ON 4/4/22; REPORT#: 2553893. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #56) 6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN FRONT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WIHTOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON STIE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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