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JIMMY JOHN'S 2134

983 HWY 98 E, Destin FL 32541 · 850-460-7755

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats69
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5603971
Grade history
DEC 23
NOV 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026001537Aug 8, 2025Mar 5, 2026$480
6--2019013334Jan 10, 2019May 6, 2019$440

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb: establishment has a splitter on the faucet for the mop sink with one hose going to the chemical dispenser and one hose going into the mop sink. The hose going into the mop sink needs to have a backflow prevention device on it.
High priority/29-34-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/: manager was scheduled to take her Certifed Food Manager today but had to reschedule. Currently scheduled for 07/20/2026.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dec 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Upon callback No CFM in place for the establishment . Class scheduled for December per manager. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Upon callback No proof of CFM in place. No CFM for the establishment. Admin Complaint
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. Allen Souza has been employed 3 years. Samantha 3 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Upon callback No employee state approved Food Handler Training in place . Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Upon callback no proof of state approved employee food handler training in place. Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Upon callback No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Upon callback no employee health reporting in place. Admin Complaint
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Upon callback No CFM in place for the establishment . Class scheduled for December per manager. Time Extended
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. Allen Souza has been employed 3 years. Samantha 3 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Upon callback No employee state approved Food Handler Training in place . Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Upon callback No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Time Extended
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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. Allen Souza has been employed 3 years. Samantha 3 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket in liquid.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.