JIMMY JOHNS

1519 E 55TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility has no closure records in our database.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/10/2025 PASS .

What violations were found?

  1. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    OBSERVED THE AIR VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2.   and 3 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

Inspection History

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FIXTURE AT THE REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED AND LEAKY). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Violations

  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH DELI MEATS,TUNA AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PROIRITY FOUNDATION CITATAION ISSUED #7-38-012.
  • FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY(DON'T HOLD WATER). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER THE REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE AND REPAIR.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE / DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Violations

  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT WEATHER STRIP IN POOR REPAIR (WORN), NOT A GAP UNDERNEATH. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Violations

  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY; SINK SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR.

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 9743
inspection_date 2025-04-10
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED THE AIR VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED THE FIXTURE AT THE REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED AND LEAKY). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
Violation 4
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 283605
inspection_date 2024-11-20
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH DELI MEATS,TUNA AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PROIRITY FOUNDATION CITATAION ISSUED #7-38-012.
Violation 2
violation_code 47.
violation_description FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
violation_comment OBSERVED STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY(DON'T HOLD WATER). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
Violation 3
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER THE REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE AND REPAIR.
Violation 4
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE / DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 58663
inspection_date 2024-03-15
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED THE FRONT WEATHER STRIP IN POOR REPAIR (WORN), NOT A GAP UNDERNEATH. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
Violation 2
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 10048
inspection_date 2023-10-05
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 88803
inspection_date 2021-08-09
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
Violation 2
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED THE MOP SINK CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY; SINK SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 106901
inspection_date 2020-04-28
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 109504
inspection_date 2020-01-23
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation 3
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 108386
inspection_date 2020-01-13
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 108386
inspection_date 2020-01-13
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED RESIDUE ON CORNERS OF INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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