Jimmy John's
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Jimmy John's stretching back to 2024. Jimmy John's was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display”, showing up two times. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: personal cellular phone on prep table by meat cutter and personal beverages in prep cooler with sale foods. please place personal items separately.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: floors has food debris. please sweep and wash rinse sanitize.
90
Mar 19, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter behind meat slicer
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of dishes on dish drying rack
90
Feb 25, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: damaged cutting boards
95
Feb 13, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. boxes of fresh bread stored on floor behind counter , keep the boxes off the floor
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) employees personal items stored with to go items and food product, keep personal items / jackets stored in a designated area , etc ,
1200-23-01-.02(3)
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. to go items stacked right side up in a box near reach in cooler behind front counter , keep them stacked right side down
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5) sliding door to the dumpster was opened , keep closed at all times
1200-23-01-.05(5)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) wet mops stored on floor , keep the wet mops and brooms stored hanging up ,
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(c) missing light shield on light fixture in kitchen , replace
1200-23-01-.06(3)(c)
74
Feb 5, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. observed employee cellphone stored on active food prep surface near meat slicer.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Observed employee half eaten sandwich stored on wire rack above packages of singles use cups.
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) observed excessive deep cuts and grooves on cutting boards of prep cooler.
1200-23-01-.04(1)
Most recent inspection posted
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.08(4)(c)3.(ii) Most recent inspection not posted.
1200-23-01-.08(4)(c)3.(ii)
82
Jan 21, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: Handle of scoop is stored touching ice in ice well under drive thru soda machine.
95
Jan 20, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: observed door to outside ajar and kitchen is not fully enclosed. all outer openings it's be properly protected from pests.
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: observed leak at hand sink in prep area.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: observed multiple unshielded lights in establishment.
78
Jan 13, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: "No smoking" signs not present; please post signs at every customer entrance
95
Jan 7, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: interior thermometers missing from front prep coolers. Thermometers must be placed inside all coolers and freezer to monitor temperature of all food items.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: observed container of pickles stored in rice without a lid. To maintain food safety and prevent contamination, please ensure all food items are covered at all times.
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: observed multiple knives stored on top of prep cooler. Please store knives in designated areas.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: cutting attached to sand which cooler are stain. please clean cutting boards
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Side door on dumpster left open. Please ensure that door on dumpster remain closed to prevent entry of pest.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: light shield missing on light at above dry storage area. Replace light shield in the food preparation area to uphold regulatory standards.
Current permit posted
Inspector notes: permit posted is expired
70
Dec 2, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employees are preparing food with hats, but their long hair should also be tied back.
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop is stored in the ice machine. Please store ice scoop in a clean container rather than inside the ice machine to prevent contamination.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice build up is present in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Pink build up is present at hand sink.
82
Oct 24, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table out of sanitizer solution
95
Oct 17, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed excessive (live flies and gnats) pests in establishment. Discussed pest control with person in charge.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Observed improper employee drinks, in kitchen area, in open beverage container/can, twist top bottles, and reusable tumblers. Discussed with PIC to have open employee drinks with a lid and straw.
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed improper jewerly worn by food prep employees on wrists while actively working with food. Discussed proper jewerly as a plain ring such as a wedding band with person in charge.
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer in wet wiping cloth containers for food contact surfaces. Corrected on-site by person in charge.
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed equipment/utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried. Discussed with person in charge about proper air drying procedures before tightly stacking equipment/utensils.
74
Oct 3, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean accumulation from inside ice machine. Note no ice contamination observed.
95
Sep 2, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: there was a dripping ice from the wif , mentioned that to the manager to call a technician to get it fixed.
95
Jul 14, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: no points added back on follow-up
95
Jul 29, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Frozen deli chicken thawing in three comp sink; not under running water
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards grooved and stained on prep table RIC Build up on side walls and white plastic piece inside of ice machine
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.
Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy John's 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 John's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected around 11 times per year on average.
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