Jersey Mike's Subs
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Jersey Mike's Subs' latest score of 39 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner and window cleaner stored on dry storage shelf next to boxes of potato chips. Manager removed chemical sprays at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Located inside front line reach in coolers. Interior nozzles of soda dispenser at soda fountain soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink adjacent to walking cooler blocked by broom and scoop. Manager unblocked handwashing sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical cleaner stored on hand washing sink adjacent to walk-in cooler. Employee removed cleaner at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Nicholas.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine dispenser located at soda fountain. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip tray for soda fountain soiled with black and pink mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop store inside mop, bucket with water next to mop sink. Employee store mopped to dry a time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
39
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Head phone on the counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Employee bag stored over chips in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook area, prep area, storage area . Bathrooms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Bathrooms clean of Debris, cook Prep area had accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Observed 2 bottles not labeled on cook line **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 44F cold hold, second temp at 11:30 44F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stores over cooked roast beef, peppers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled food pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Head phone on the counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook area, prep area, storage area . Bathrooms **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved pickles to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot soil with mold like substance at the soda machine.
22-02-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees working at time of inspection have no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Accumulated lettuce debris in handwash sink at front service counter. Discussed with employee about handwash sink for hand wash only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of the display cooler at front service counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep area in kitchen.
36-34-5
61
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: No proof **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: ham 45 F, turkey 46 F, tuna salad 45 F, salami 46 F. Employee stated that door was open frequently due to prepping, ambient temperature 38F displayed on walk-in cooler's digital thermometer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Cold holding: cook ham 48 f cut beef 47 f provolone 47 f Operator stated door was opened for long time due to cooler being cleaned in the inside 2 hours ago from time of call back. Manager placed ice on some time/temperature control for safety food products during inspection **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee unable to locate certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Cited 8-28- 23 routine inspection**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: no proof. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of ketchup packages and a bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bag stored on a case of turkey breast and other food items in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Observed Pepsi boxes on floor by three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
58
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: ham 45 F, turkey 46 F, tuna salad 45 F, salami 46 F. Employee stated that door was open frequently due to prepping, ambient temperature 38F displayed on walk-in cooler's digital thermometer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Geckos. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee unable to locate certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint while prepping food at time of inspection. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of ketchup packages and a bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bag stored on a case of turkey breast and other food items in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display cooler: Cold holding: sliced tomato 45 F, shredded lettuce 46 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on dry food storage shelf next/over food items. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor.
36-73-4
78
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 Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jersey Mike's Subs?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jersey Mike's Subs.
How does Jersey Mike's Subs compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jersey Mike's Subs most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jersey Mike's Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jersey Mike's Subs have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jersey Mike's Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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