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JIMMY JOHN'S

2345 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-975-4100

Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · 3 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3915666
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
AUG 25
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced Tomatoes (48F - Cooling).
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in Lobby ice chute has build of black-mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured in dry storage area.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing overtop walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable in dry storage area.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in dry storage area behind shelves.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast Beef (45F - Cold Holding) CORRECTED TO 42F FIRST TEMP 1:00 SECOND TEMP 1:18
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker for mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles on storage rack near office. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Employee child in back office area in kitchen. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate/43-08-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near 3 compartment sink soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in back storage area not secured. Near back door.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above walk in cooler missing. Ceiling tile mission in back storage area near back door.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled, discussed with operator.
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring in back storage area near back door not smooth or easily cleanable.
Basic/36-11-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container on dry storage rack cracked on side. Discussed with operator.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Box stored on floor in freezer, operater moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in back storage area near back door.
Basic/36-24-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ceiling light cover in back storage area near water heater. Lights above oven in kitchen.
Basic/38-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored above ready to eat Ham operator moved employee. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced Tomatoes (48F - Cooling).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced Tomatoes (48F - Cooling) Prepped at 7am, FIRST temperature at 1:15PM
High priority/03D-06-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to desk un- labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near three compartment sink soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling above reach in freezer missing panels. Discussed with operator.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on drying rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/36-73-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided education packet containing choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on make line soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.