Jimotti's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Jimotti's Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Sanford restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
25
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced pork (44 - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided to operator via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
16-15-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment at cookline
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in ware wash station
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - pan of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - concrete floor in front of walk in cooler
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sliced cucumbers covered with paper towel and Saran wrapped in walk in cooler
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow chemical in spray bottle not labeled at wait staff area
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler
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. Scoop handles in direct contact with flour and cornstarch at dry storage area In use tong stored on bar of table on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoon and plastic forks not inverted at wait staff station
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ginger and wasabi on cooks line not covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on bucket outside
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cooks line
21-38-4
50
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the ware wash area blocked by a cart
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the 3 compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the prep area soiled floors
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
70
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the ware-wash area the hand-sink is blocked by a cart and items in the sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bins white divider has a black mold like substance present
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment needs better cleaning
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the seaweed box
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimotti's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimotti's Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimotti's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimotti's Restaurant.
How does Jimotti's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Jimotti's Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Jimotti's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimotti's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimotti's Restaurant 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 Jimotti's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimotti's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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