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Jimmy Johns: health inspection history

6 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

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Address: 6 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass w/ Conditions on Aug 20, 2026
License number: 2872988
Latest inspection: Aug 20, 2026 (Complaint Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 7 inspections, Oct 13, 2022 to Aug 20, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Fail. 29 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Aug 20, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR DAMAGED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH A PEST DOG INSIDE OF FACILITY AND NO ONE ASKED IF THE DOG WAS AN SERVICE ANIMAL.MANAGER STATES THEY NEVER ASK.A SIGNAGE WAS GIVEN TO POST AT FRONT DOOR AND EXPLAINED THE TWO QUESTIONS THAT CAN BE ASKED BY EMPLOYEES.NO LIVE ANIMALS ALLOWED ON PREMISES UNLESS IT IS A SERVICE ANIMAL.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED SODA SYRUPS STORED INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CLOSET MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-903.11(A;C) : OBSERVED PLASTIC WEAR STORED LAYING DOWN IN TRAY MUST STORE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : OBSERVED A RUST NUT ON A END OF A SCREW INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR MEAT SLICER TABLE.

Feb 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

63.REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGNInspector comment: OBSERVED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN REMOVED FROM FRONT ENTRY DOOR BY SOMEONE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO SO AT THIS TIME,PIC WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER,OR DEFACE,OR REMOVE SIGNAGE UNDER PENALTY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-050)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Feb 4, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND DOOR FRAME OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND INSIDE ON WALLS OF LAST TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE SODA MACHINE .MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) (CITATION ISSUED)
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE SHOOT AT SODA MACHINE.
50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK AT 72.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS -75.2F IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.OF AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR OFFICE.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2619556 6/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-#38-: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR.#55- 6-501.11…

Jun 24, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO BE SOILED: INTERIOR FRONT STAINLESS STEEL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH RUST WHERE DOOR IS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR FRONT STAINLESS STEEL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE DOOR IS OPENED AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB FOR FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANELS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND REPLACE MISSING WALL PANELS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR NON SMOOTH AREA AROUND FLOOR IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER…

Apr 17, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Sep 29, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: Keeping open employees drinks above prep area, instructed to keep away.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: No proper labels on packaged salads, instructed to provide proper labeling.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: Not all food handlers have required certificate, instructed to obtain.

Oct 13, 2022 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH DRYING ON COLD HOLDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.