Jimmy John's #1440

2537 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Jimmy John's #1440, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator states that she will manually added sanitizer to three-compartments sink and contact service technician to calibrate dispenser.

22-43-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shonna Jones.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing employee's birthday.

53B-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.

21-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along ceiling and floor in walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk salt on back shelf adjacent to manager station Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Apr 16, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle money, and proceed to switch gloves with out washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and gloves use

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at time of inspection

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee fix **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along the floor in walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice machine with mold build up .

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bread dough stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build in walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container in dry storage area not labeled, corrected manager labeled container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Latter blocking front employee hand wash sink , corrected, employee moved latter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips stored on the floor in front counter area, corrected, manager placed chips on shelf during inspection.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up around vent in walk in freezer .

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of buttermilk held over 24 hrs not date marked in walk in cooler.

02C-03-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips stored on floor across from three compartment sink . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on vent in walk in freezer .

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's #1440 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's #1440 on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's #1440?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's #1440.

How does Jimmy John's #1440 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Jimmy John's #1440 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Jimmy John's #1440's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's #1440 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jimmy John's #1440 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jimmy John's #1440 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's #1440 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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