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JIMMY JOHN'S 2659

506 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 3 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2615324
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects near mop sink in back room.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $460

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2022005365Oct 12, 2021Aug 15, 2022$300
5--2021005565Nov 17, 2020Sep 24, 2021$160

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cooked Cut chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Cooked cut chicken was is paper container above lip of pan in reach in cooler. Manager removed and placed inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Intermediate/41-17-4/
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a few ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed mop sink missing drain cover.
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. Observed walk in freezer door gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in mop bucket. Manager had employee hang mop to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insect near front counter on cook line.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without a back flow device installed on non chemical side of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frozen chicken stored in employee hand sink to thaw. Manager removed and stored chicken properly.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed no proof of state food training for some employees. Manager stated that they may have been taken from premises accidentally.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing located in back room.
Basic/36-36-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer door gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects near mop sink in back room.
High priority/35A-02-6
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach water without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with jewelry on other than a plain ring.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk-in cooler and freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.