What is Jimmy Johns's health inspection score?

Jimmy Johns has a SafeDine safety score of 25 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy Johns have?

Jimmy Johns has 22 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy Johns safe to eat at?

Jimmy Johns has a safety score of 25/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

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: 225 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 25

225 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/12/2026

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0Poor

American•The Loop

Ranked #637 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-46 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 55/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (25/100) 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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

May 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

3 High6 Med

9 total3 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGENENT TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No thermometer in prep prep cooler, Instructed to provide

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med

3 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
Found upper prep cooling at front service line air temp at 67.8f, cooler is used to hold deli meat. instructed to keep all cooler temp at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Cold TCS food held at improper temperature, found 4 lbs of Deli meat held at 62.3 in front upper prep cooler, instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $30.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No thermometer in prep prep cooler, Instructed to provide.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SLICED SALAMI AT 52.8F, 2LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 49.8F AND 1LBS OF SLICED BEEF AT 51.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 6LBS AT $35. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK BY THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF 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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