Jimmy Johns

12821 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

American

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Jimmy Johns, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Green hose missing Vacuum breaker at mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash cans. Employee relocated trash cans during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used for storing water pitcher, adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed water pitcher during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at front service line Reach in cooler.

22-02-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to deli slicer. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards located on dry storage rack and on front line Reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on dry storage rack adjacent to three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared community dumpster.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located at mop sink. Operator hung both mop to dry during time of inspection.

42-01-4

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

22-20-5

Mar 6, 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. Food cold holding at 11:06am. Cooked turkey 48F. Cooked ham 47F. Cooked chicken 48F. Roast beef 48F. Manager placed items inside reach in cooler that's working properly. 11:30am all items re-temperature at 41 and below.**Warning** **Warning**

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with pony tail hanging out the back of hat.

13-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Oct 28, 2022

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. Cut tomatoes 48 f main prep reach in cooler. 2nd temp operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by three compartment sink.

29-20-5

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

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Johns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Johns on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy Johns?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Johns.

How does Jimmy Johns compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Jimmy Johns most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Jimmy Johns' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Johns have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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.

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