What is Jimmy's Sandwich Shop's health inspection score?

Jimmy's Sandwich Shop 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's Sandwich Shop last inspected?

Jimmy's Sandwich Shop was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jimmy's Sandwich Shop have?

Jimmy's Sandwich Shop has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jimmy's Sandwich Shop safe to eat at?

Yes, Jimmy's Sandwich Shop has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jimmy's Sandwich Shop serve?

Jimmy's Sandwich Shop serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jimmy's Sandwich Shop

Name: Jimmy's Sandwich Shop
Address: 4000 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 90

4000 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/10/2025

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0Excellent

Sandwich•Chicago

Ranked #438 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

7 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

4000 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

Apr

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR MAKING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED BOTH 1-DOOR REACH-IN HOT DOG COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONCPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LARD STORED UNCOVERED NEAR DEEP FRYERS WHERE IT EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LARD CONTAINER OR MAINTAIN FOOD COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR OTHER SOURCES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN LARGE PLASTIC DELIVERY BAG STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINENS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MOP STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED INSTALL HOOKS SO HANGING MOP CAN DRY PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19:OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT STORED IN ORANGE BUCKET NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ANY FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 5/21/2020 AND 8/13/2020 AND NO CURRENT IDPH LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ORANGE HOME DEPOT BUCKET USED TO STORE SALT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR SALT STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS IN POTATO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOODEN PLANKS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PALLETS USED FOR POTATO STORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ONION CUTTER IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REFUSE AREA, UNUSED ITEMS INCLUDE NONWORKING FRYERS, BLUE CONTAINERS, RED BARRELS AND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE ENCLOSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED, MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALKIN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE EXIT DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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