What is Jimmy Johns's health inspection score?

Jimmy Johns has a SafeDine safety score of 94 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 September 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns have?

Jimmy Johns has 20 total violations across 7 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 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Jimmy Johns

Name: Jimmy Johns
Address: 501 N La Salle DR, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 94

501 N La Salle DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/23/2025

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #35 of 547 in River North

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

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

-6

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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

501 N La Salle DR, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK LEAKING WATER WHEN FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK LEAKING WATER WHEN FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK, ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK, ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF TAGGED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(SECOND LINE). INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF TAGGED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(SECOND LINE) FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2597084 DATED 07/05/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED BASE COVING, TILES, AND CORNER OF WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA TO BE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS, BASE COVING AND ALL OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THERE IS NO RISK OF CONTAMINATING FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS, AND ONLY FROM CLOSED CONTAINERS THAT DO NOT POSE A RISK OF CONTAMINATION TO EMPLOYEE'S HANDS OR FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED LARGE FRONT PREP COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOODS PRIOR TO INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE FOR STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS UNTIL COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT ICE MACHINE POTABLE WATER INLET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE POTABLE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASE COVING, TILES, AND CORNER OF WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA TO BE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS, BASE COVING AND ALL OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass 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 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICHES, PASTA SALAD, TUNA SALAD ETC.INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568158 ON 12/7/22. #57 OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THER OF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ONE OF 2 ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2545755 ON 12/16/21: #58 " OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE HAS ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOILED MOP DRYING IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND DUSTY VENTILATION FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2545755 ON 12/16/21: #58 " OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 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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