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JIMMY JOHN'S 1966

9971 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-997-8818

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614779
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes mounded above fill line in reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states just added to fliptop, removed excess product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2018028217May 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for any employee working 60+ days at establishment during inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Person in charge states received materials from district manager, scheduled to complete this week. Time Extended
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for any employee working 60+ days at establishment during inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of main ice machine with debris buildup around chute. Also, cutting boards on line with staining.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean dishware pans were nesting at storage area. Person in charge separated to dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor around grease trap not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer observed.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat, cheese cut yesterday per person in charge at 45F in make line. Observed lid open during inspection for catering order. Person in charge moved items to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank in back kitchen unsecured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooving on makeline cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple items wet nesting in clean dish ware area.
Basic/24-08-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor around grease trap not smooth and easily cleanable. Utilizing wood to cover trap.
Basic/36-11-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing minimum labeling address on self serve containers of pasta and potato salad.
Basic/02D-03-4
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes, deli meat in fliptop reach in cooler at 46-49F. Items stored above the fill line. Person in charge removed access and placed in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Some items at 43F at end of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two cans of chemicals stored over bag in box soda. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker in non chemical side of splitter with yellow hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance buildup on sides of ice machine. Observed lime buildup at chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank not secured in back kitchen at bag in box soda storage.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes mounded above fill line in reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states just added to fliptop, removed excess product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter with yellow hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager with expired CFM 6/2023.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink by oven.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working at establishment since January with no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold like substance buildup in ice machine. White substance buildup on interior of door. Also, mold like substance buildup in ice chute in dining room.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. Missing in front of walk in freezer. Also, vent above condiment storage at front line with debris buildup.
Basic/36-36-4
Food stored on floor. Onions and bucket of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of in use and not in use coolers with debris buildup. Rust observed on front of ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in back of kitchen.
Basic/42-01-4

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.