What is Jimmy Johns's health inspection score?

Jimmy Johns has a SafeDine safety score of 82 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 January 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns have?

Jimmy Johns has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy Johns safe to eat at?

Jimmy Johns has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

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: 2231 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 82

2231 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/23/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #351 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 23, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+8 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

2231 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID/PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF PAYMENT DATED 8/27/2024 FROM KENNEDY KING COLLEGE, BUT NO PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICGAO CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEAT ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP REGARDING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/29/2024, REPORT #2588767: #51) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT: UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. UNDER THE REAR BULK SODA STORAGE SHELVING. AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING PLASTIC CORNER WALL COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PLASTIC CORNER WALL COVER.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DAMAGED AND PEELING BASEBOARD COVERING UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT: UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. UNDER THE REAR BULK SODA STORAGE SHELVING. AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-27-22 REPORT #2566039 #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION(02/18/2022). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RETAKE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN UPDATED RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER TO WASH PROPERLY, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN OPENING/HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION(02/18/2022). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RETAKE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN UPDATED RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−16 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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