Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Jimmy John's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Jimmy John's is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to the bag in box soda rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
86
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an item off the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drinks stored in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to the bag in box soda rack. **Warning**
51-11-4
61
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beverage pitcher stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form berthed end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a dry storage shelf next to and above single service items and clean pans. Person in charge removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 5 employees on duty with no CFM present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No CFM on duty 5 employee working. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Jimmy John's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Jimmy John's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy John's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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