Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879

5300 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 has six inspections in the public record. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust spots on interior of ice machine in back area next to mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed 2 rust spots on the interior of ice machine at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-34-4
95
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken in single door flip top make stations across from slicers at 50F, operator stated that chicken had been in make stations since Sunday and Monday. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed potato salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed pesto pasta salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated that items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on mop sink without a vacuum breaker added. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in single door flip top make stations across from slicers at 50F, operator stated that chicken had been in make stations since Sunday and Monday. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed potato salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed pesto pasta salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated that items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop I mop bucket next to ice machine and mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust spots on interior of ice machine in back area next to mop sink.
14-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
55
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lettuce on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Operator moved case of lettuce to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879.

How does Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 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 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Store #1879 is inspected around two times per year on average.