Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

1766 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34293
American
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches scores about where you'd expect for a Venice restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observe no vacuum break on splitter at hose bib of mop sink **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: No waste receptacle observed near hand wash sink by ice machine **Time Extended**
33-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed employees, engaging in preparation of food, wearing phraseless and rings **Time Extended**
13-07-4
78
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine filled with cleaning supplies. The operator removed the supplies allowing access to to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.
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
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine.
33-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed beverage cup lids not stored inverted at the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the beverage lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed onions stored above cut lettuce and tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on top of paper towels in the storage rack near the office desk. The operator proctored the backpack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and soda stored on the floor near the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of lettuce stored on the floor in the kitchen during preparation. The operator properly stored the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
33
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by ice machine not accessible for employee use at all times cleaning bucket and tools in sink.
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed raw cases mold-like substance in bin of ice Mac and ice chute of soda machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed raw cases employee beverage on top of deli case by oven.
12B-07-4
55
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink by ice machine blocked by cleaning equipment and chair not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee igloo lunch bag in walk-in-cooler over food.
40-06-5
86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced roast beef at 51F in front make table, beef was stacked high over coolers cold holding line. Operator stated it was placed in cool 1 hour prior. Operator removed the over stocked portion and placed into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at back of kitchen block by small chest freezer in front of it and employees drinks in it.
31A-09-4
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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 10-19-22 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches.

How does Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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