Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy John's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “hands clean and properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Jimmy John's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee sweeping the floor then proceed to assemble a sandwich in front service without washing hands beforehand. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container an...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like accumulations in ice machine of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 10 calendar days
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several ceiling lights through out kitchen without protective shielding. C/A: light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if: (i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and (ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened. Correct within 72 hours
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
74
Aug 8, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee start work and preparing orders/touching objects in front service without washing hands first. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the conta...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in facility. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC is unable to provide in a verifiable manner that all Food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. C/A: Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: EHS will email employee red books
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink and black mold like accumulations inside ice machine (main kitchen). C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The most recent inspection report is not posted for public view. C/A: he most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee leave the restroom and enter the kitchen, touching equipment without washing their hands first. C/A: Food employees shall wash hands after using the toilet room. COS: Washed hands
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in facility. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed thick slime-like build up in the interior of ice machine (main kitchen). C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “hands clean and properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.
How does Jimmy John's compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?
Jimmy John's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jimmy John's 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 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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