Jimmy Johns
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Jimmy Johns, the earliest from 2022. Jimmy Johns was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Jimmy Johns is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook chicken 51F top table of reach in cooler by bread storage manager moved chicken to bottom of cooler
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee preparing sandwiches
13-03-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live flies in mop sink area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bread rack in front of hand sink, operator moved it.
31A-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above food make station
38-01-4
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent to operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 2024-01-04: Person in charge says tests are all done but can't provide certification for employees. Will send email to Rocci A. When they get their manager to finish the test process **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Sent to operator via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of wic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 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. Sent to operator via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Sent to operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of wic **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has rust build up **Warning**
14-11-5
47
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ 8 employees present. Doing dishes, making sandwiches, slicing deli meats, running food orders, cooking breads.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches has hair up, but some of it is dangling over her shoulder and face, above the food. Discussed with manager.
13-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over deli meats in walk in cooler. Items rearranged to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout. Damaged tiles on wall by three compartment sink. Damaged wall in cooler door. Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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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 Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns.
How does Jimmy Johns compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jimmy Johns most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Johns 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 Johns inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Johns is inspected around two times per year on average.
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