Canvass
Jul 29, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Jimmy John's
4709 W Foster Ave
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NOT PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 8, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - ON 7-9-2025 UPON MY RETURN MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SERVSAFE CETIFICATE.CLASS TAKEN ON 5-20-25,CERTIFICATE #27466370,EXAM FORM 5728.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS WERE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:HAM,CHICKEN,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 7-9-2025 UPON MY RETURN MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SERVSAFE CETIFICATE.CLASS TAKEN ON 5-20-25,CERTIFICATE #27466370,EXAM FORM 5728.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE NOR ON COMPUTER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH SUPPORT DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NOT PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 4, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source