Jimmy Johns

1600 E 8 Ave Ste #D103, Tampa, FL 33605

American

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Jimmy Johns has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Jimmy Johns' 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: roast beef 48 F, turkey 50 F, per manager items were put in reach in cooler at 8 am. Manager put in walk in cooler to bring back to temperature. retemped roast beef 46 F, turkey 49 F, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on on prep table over chips near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk oregano. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-02-4

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/ 5 employees at time of inspection. **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired in 2023. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on sandwich line. **Warning**

22-16-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self serve beverage station.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack next to walk in cooler. Manager relocated to allow air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing on front service line.

38-07-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance in dry storage area.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda syrups in dry storage. Manager secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles above dry storage area.

36-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Johns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 around two times per year on average.

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