JIMMY JOHN'S RESTAURANT
6923 53RD AVE EAST, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941.758.7700
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
AUG 24
APR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024053768 | Aug 6, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2022038121 | Aug 5, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in sandwich make station reach in cooler turkey (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (45F - Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on over filling pans. Person in charge removed product to the pan fill line and placed in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee with wrist watch on wrist engaging in food preparation. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on gloves, failed to wash hands and grabbed a bread roll to make a sandwich. Person in charge stopped employee and explained glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee discarded roll,removed soiled gloves and washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on gloves, failed to wash hands and grabbed a bread roll to make a sandwich. Person in charge stopped employee and explained glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee discarded roll,removed soiled gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on sandwich make station Sliced Turkey (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (46F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All products were filled above the fill line. Person in charge stated that the food was stocked at 10:00 am and placed all 3 in reach in cooler.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet on mop sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stated he did not have beard guards and will order. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily removed employee from preparing food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in front kitchen area large order Togo boxes stored on floor. Person in charge removed boxes from floor.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard and put on clean gloves, started engaging in food preparation and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing and emailed handout on glove use and hand washing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employees engaged in food preparation with wrist watches. Educated Person in charge on jewelry while preparing food. Employees removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no beard guard. Educated Person in charge on beard restraint while preparing food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put on beard guard.
Garbage can located outside has broken dumpster lid on Westside of parking lot.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on Westside of parking lot.
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.