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JIMMY JOHN'S #1440

2537 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-350-9604

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3915576
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shonna Jones, manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom. Operator refilled paper towels at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator states that she will manually added sanitizer to three-compartments sink and contact service technician to calibrate dispenser.
High priority/22-43-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shonna Jones.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing employee's birthday.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
Basic/21-08-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along ceiling and floor in walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk salt on back shelf adjacent to manager station Corrected-observed employee remove
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle money, and proceed to switch gloves with out washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and gloves use
High priority/12A-07-5
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/ Observed 5 employees working at time of inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee fix
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along the floor in walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice machine with mold build up.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Box of bread dough stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build in walk in freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container in dry storage area not labeled, corrected manager labeled container at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.