JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES STORE #1879
5300 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-720-2252
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust spots on interior of ice machine in back area next to mop sink.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken in single door flip top make stations across from slicers at 50F, operator stated that chicken had been in make stations since Sunday and Monday. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed potato salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed pesto pasta salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated that items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in single door flip top make stations across from slicers at 50F, operator stated that chicken had been in make stations since Sunday and Monday. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed potato salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Observed pesto pasta salad in single dorm flip top make stations across from slicers at between 46F and 54F. Operator stated that items had been portioned and placed in make station the day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on mop sink without a vacuum breaker added.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust spots on interior of ice machine in back area next to mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop I mop bucket next to ice machine and mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of lettuce on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Operator moved case of lettuce to shelf.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge. E-mailed copy of health agreement to operator. Operator printed forms and was in the process of having the employees read and sign.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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