JIMMY JOHN'S
1626 RINGLING BLVD STE# 103, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.365.8300
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025087958 | Oct 27, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | $160 |
| 7--2022057836 | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to the bag in box soda rack.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an item off the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to the bag in box soda rack.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drinks stored in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Employee removed the drinks.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean gloves without washing their hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored on top of a box of Togo boxes in the dry storage area.. Employee removed the bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Food stored on floor. Box of chips stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beverage pitcher stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed the pitcher.
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form berthed end of the inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a dry storage shelf next to and above single service items and clean pans. Person in charge removed the items.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
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.