What is Jimmy Johns's health inspection score?

Jimmy Johns has a SafeDine safety score of 90 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 last inspected?

Jimmy Johns was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns have?

Jimmy Johns has 19 total violations across 8 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 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Jimmy Johns

Name: Jimmy Johns
Address: 520 N OGDEN AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 90

520 N OGDEN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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.

Location

520 N OGDEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2610143 ON 1/7/25 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. THE PREMISES SERVE COLD SANDWICHES AND PASTA SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576844 ON 6/6/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/6/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22 WAS POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT TO THE PUBLIC AT A CONSPICUES LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2576518 DATED 5/30/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

61/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHEESE AND DELI MEAT MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED DELI MEATS IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS DELI MEAT AT 47.8F, DELI MEAT AT 50.5F, DELI MEAT AT 46.5F, AND DELI MEAT AT 48.2F. MANAGMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR AND MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOORS LARGER THAN 1/4". MUST SEAL.

Base deductions−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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