JIMMY JOHN'S RESTAURANT
43 S PINE AVE STE 1, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.671.2770
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter flip top cooler: turkey (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of liquid Comet stored next to clean lids on shelf across from kitchen ice machine.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification for manager on duty with four employees working.
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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. Two new employees missing proof of employee reporting.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to office.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand washing sink across from slicer.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portion chicken in both flip-top make table cooler chicken (50,49F - Cold Holding). All other items in flip-top make table cooler at correct temperature. Manager advised that chicken had been paced there less than an hour earlier.
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. No proof of food handler training
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up Behr cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved Tomato
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow prevention on hose connection side of splitter with additional on off valve added, backflow needed after on off valve.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown substance on deflector plate inside ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in back room.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch box on top of pickles in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing jewelry on wrists while preparing food. Removed during this inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Bag of tools on top of deli papers. Moved.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No document available at inspection time.
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. No documents available at inspection time.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2023
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, mo vacuum breaker on the no-chemical side of the splitter.
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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ O documentation available at inspection time.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Total of eight employees no manager with manager certification on site.
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. No document available at inspection time.
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. No documents available at inspection time.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler entrance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license available
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of chicken on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the main line, observed scoop in 42F and 41F water, Inspector explains to manager the correct way for in use scoops.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk-in cooler observed in use container with double labels (residue).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, sugar bin not labeled, manager labeled.
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.