Jersey Mike's Subs

5867 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

American

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed multiple clean dishes stored on rusted shelves.

24-06-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the front right side walk in cooler shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of boxes of drinks. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on rusted shelves in the ware washing area.

24-06-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under a cutting board in the sandwich prep area. Operator removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug at their shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket on the floor of the back prep area. Operator placed bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employe doughnuts stored above the food prep area and next to olive oil. Operator removed foods. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda on the floor of the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on magnetic handles attached to the ovens on the cook line. Operator placed magnetic handles up top. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug on the shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near chemical storage. Manager wrote label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Community dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Community Dumpster As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of paper towels stored on floor of chemical storage. Manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields on lights in chemical storage and dishwashing area.

38-07-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with the plaza.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.

33-16-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

29-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jersey Mike's Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jersey Mike's Subs on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jersey Mike's Subs?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mike's Subs.

How does Jersey Mike's Subs compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Jersey Mike's Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Jersey Mike's Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jersey Mike's 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 Mike's Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Mike's Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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