Jimmy Johns

2531 Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073
American
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Jimmy Johns appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roast beef (41-52F) in flip top cooler at front counter. Roast beef over stacked above cold holding line. Roast beef In unit less than 1 hour per Manager. Over stacked portions removed and placed inside cooler.
03A-02-5
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 - 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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks with no lid or straw in walk in cooler. Drink cups moved to employee container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Johns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Jimmy Johns compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Jimmy Johns most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.

Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jimmy Johns 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 Johns inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Johns is inspected roughly once per year on average.