Jimmy John's Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy John's Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Jimmy John's Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of liquid Comet stored next to clean lids on shelf across from kitchen ice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter flip top cooler: turkey (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/. No proof of manager certification for manager on duty with four employees working.
53A-05-6
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. Two new employees missing proof of employee reporting.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to office.
51-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand washing sink across from slicer.
29-11-4
50
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portion chicken in both flip-top make table cooler chicken (50,49F - Cold Holding). All other items in flip-top make table cooler at correct temperature. Manager advised that chicken had been paced there less than an hour earlier.
03A-02-5
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. No proof of food handler training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens ) in walk in cooler . Manager moved Tomato **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up Behr cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
67
Jun 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow prevention on hose connection side of splitter with additional on off valve added, backflow needed after on off valve.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown substance on deflector plate inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch box on top of pickles in walk in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing jewelry on wrists while preparing food. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Bag of tools on top of deli papers. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in back room.
51-11-4
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. No documents available at inspection time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: No proof available for five employees. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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. No document available at inspection time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: No proof for two employees hired more than 60 days ago. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Male manager for nearly one year is not certified.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot soiled with brown substance in dining area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet towel hanging on hand sink near computers. Sponge on sink near bread oven. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 and/or no original certificate provided. Training missing for 5 food service employees. One certificate is a photo copy. Two current certificates provided.
53B-02-5
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. No proof for more than 10 employees. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue windex in spray bottle in bathroom cleaning caddy.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks near walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel in hand sink near computers.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee wearing ring that has deep grooves.
13-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of cucumbers, bags of celery and bags of heads of lettuce on shelf over buckets of pickles.
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's Restaurant on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's Restaurant.
How does Jimmy John's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Jimmy John's Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Jimmy John's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jimmy John's Restaurant 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 Jimmy John's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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