⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JIMMY JOHNS

3234 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Albany Park

License #: 2167555

20
Total Inspections
12
Passed
6
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2025 Inspection

March 21, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REP...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2024 Inspection

March 15, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2023 Inspection

March 8, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET IN 1 OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2022 Inspection

July 11, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2021 Inspection

April 27, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE IN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 15, 2020 Inspection

June 15, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REP...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2019 Inspection

July 11, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2019 Inspection

May 28, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON CITE WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TURKEY) HAS BEEN PRE...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2017 Inspection

July 10, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TU...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 3, 2017 Inspection

July 3, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES STARTED TO WEAR GLOVES IN FRONT OF ME TO PREPARE SANDWICHES,...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2016 Inspection

December 5, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the ice machine. Inst...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2016 Inspection

April 18, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2016 Inspection

April 8, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed the ice machine not maintained. Found a black mold-like substance on the interior portions of t...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2015 Inspection

May 8, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN BRICK BASE BOARD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2014 Inspection

July 23, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND INSIDE SYRUP STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2012 Inspection

October 11, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2012 Inspection

July 12, 2012• License• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM.( W...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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