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JIMMY JOHN'S #3030

4901 WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-999-4511

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917834
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 2/1/2026.
High priority/50-17-3
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
3--2021052394Sep 27, 2021May 27, 2022$300
3--2021018189Feb 9, 2021Sep 24, 2021$160

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 2/1/2026.
High priority/50-17-3
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle electronic touch-pad then proceed to handle and wrap food in plastic wrap without washing hands. Discussed with manager proper handwashing when changing tasks.
High priority/12A-09-4
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich make line soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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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. Missing for Jazmine, Ihosvany and Danielle. Employee signed reporting agreement at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on sandwich make line with cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 personal drink and 2 open containers on kitchen prep table next to ovens. Employee discarded drinks at time.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe. Located at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager stated an order has been placed to plumbers for repair.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution tested 500+ppm. Operator added water to dilute sanitizer, re tested 400ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Employee did not test the quat sanitizer after setup three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-33-4
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and ear buds stored on prep table. Removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.