Jersey Mikes Subs
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
86
Score
Jersey Mikes Subs appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Stored food not covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Jersey Mikes Subs is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed wiping cloths during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Box of bread in walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee wearing glovestook soiled tray to dishwash area and returned to sandwich prep area and handled bread. Also took another soiled container to dishwash area then removed gloves and put on clean gloves but did not wash hands before putting on gloves. Spoke to Manager and she discussed with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in cabinet under self serve tea dispenser in dining area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownies wrapped in clear package with no label available as a grab and go item along with packaged chips
02D-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (bag of onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( roast beef ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
74
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At the three compartment sink area, observed two flying insects. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one female employee on site, employee filled out the agreement during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No documents available, also no time marked on front counter products (lettuce and cut tomatoes). Inspector provided a digital copy. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled, manage labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front counter area, lids and to go container not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the dining area, soda base soiled, also walk-in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled on prep counter where sandwich deli wrap is stored. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some old debris on interior bottom shelves of reach in cooler located on cook line facing beverage reach in cooler where meats and cheeses are stored . Also, observed old food and debris on speed racks located near walk-in cooler where fresh baked bread is stored . Also observed old food and debris on inside and outside both containers and lids where produce (onions) and bread loaves are stored. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large white covered container of tuna salad in walk-in cooler no date mark, also observed same portioned tuna in reach in cooler. Manager stated tuna was made 7.5. Manager dated during inspection . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one plastic spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled on prep counter. Observed two plastic spray bottles of clear liquid not labeled in prep sink area located in kitchen. Manager stated blue liquid was windex, one clear liquid bleach and one clear liquid water. Manager labeled all bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust and debris hanging from hood system located in front counter prep area. Also observed mold like substance on vents located above food prep area and front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on reach in cooler at front counter not inverted for protection. Manager flipped items upside down during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed case of bread in walk-in freezer not covered. Manager covered item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed mushrooms on shelf over roast beef in walk-in cooler. Manager removed mushrooms from shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishments license on display dated 6.1.22.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container on prep counter next to sandwich deli wrap. Also, observed employee headphones and keys on same prep surface. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold holding unit on cook line missing screws where lid located (top of sandwich make station).
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jersey Mikes Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mikes Subs on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jersey Mikes Subs?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mikes Subs.
How does Jersey Mikes Subs compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Jersey Mikes Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Jersey Mikes Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jersey Mikes Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jersey Mikes Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jersey Mikes Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Mikes Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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