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JIMMY JOHN'S 2645

3205 CLARK BUTLER BLVD STE 10, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-745-7766

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103440
Grade history
JAN 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan. One was emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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. Observed : manager running the store states there is no employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · No change. 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. Observed : lack of verifiable proof that employees know to report illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · No change Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer, ice pads forming on the floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · No change Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the men,s restroom sink drains slowly.
Basic/29-20-5/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · No change Time Extended
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- From initial inspection : Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed : cardboard boxes stored up against the circuit breaker boxes, by the back door.
/49-05-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · No change Time Extended
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Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed : front line staff adjust headset microphone, then add gloves, no hand wash.
High priority/12A-07-5
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 : the store manager, DeWayne, was here in 3-2025, and currently is not a Certified Food Manager. A district manager test messaged a Certified Food Manager card at the last inspection.
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the tea nozzles in use have build up in the spouts.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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/ Observed : lack of proof of a Certified Food Manager for the restaurant.
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. Observed : manager running the store states there is no employee training.
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. Observed : lack of verifiable proof that employees know to report illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer, ice pads forming on the floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the men,s restroom sink drains slowly.
Basic/29-20-5
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed : cardboard boxes stored up against the circuit breaker boxes, by the back door.
/49-05-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the white shroud for the ice maker in the kitchen is soiled. ALSO, the soda nozzles in the dining area and the tea nozzles have build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Observed: lack of proof of any training, multiple employees over 60 days, discussed with the person on charge.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the men,s restroom has water temperature of 80° after running for over a minute.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: employee cell phone stored on a front line prep area, with salami being sliced. The phone was pocketed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building on the back of the fans and on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed: by the back door aprons and jackets stored touching the circuit breaker boxes.
/49-05-4
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: sanitizer tablets stored over clean dishes. These were moved to the lower cleaning shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan. One was emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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/ Observed: no Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: only 1 current certificate, other employees over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Observed: only 1 employee certificate complies, no Employee Reporting form for anyone else.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk co2 by the walk-in freezer is not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice flows in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed: the left wall of the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of rust.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · The person in charge of the store is leaving employment soon, they are not, nor is anyone a Certified Food Manager. Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge has No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · According to the person in charge, there remains employees over 60 days who lack employee certificates. Admin Complaint

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.