What is Jimmy Johns's health inspection score?

Jimmy Johns has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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 January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns have?

Jimmy Johns has 17 total violations across 5 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 91/100. 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: 4021 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 91

4021 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

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

4021 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLER AND REAR PREP LINE COOLER (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 45.7F AND 50.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TWO DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR (O-RINGS TORN/MISSING), BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR USE IN WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN BOTH ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN FEMALE AND ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AREA TO BE INADEQUATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WIHTOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER USED TO STORE BREAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT IT CAN BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560196 ON 7/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS ALLERGEN AWARENESS ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/1/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS ALLERGEN AWARENESS ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−12 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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