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Jimmy Johns

Chain

1519 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Apr 27, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Hand-washing sink water too cold at 68°F, well below the required 100°F minimum.

Key Findings

  • Prep area hand-washing sink had inadequate hot water temperature (68°F instead of required 100°F minimum).
  • Rear hand sink fixture in poor repair with rust; previously cited violation from April 10, 2025 was not corrected.
  • Three-compartment floor drain had heavy buildup of organic material that can harbor pests.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (68F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THRECOMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF ORGANIC MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Jimmy Johns has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 4, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

1 violation
Apr 29, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Apr 27, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations