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JIMMY JOHNS #1513

2325 ULMERTON RD STE 2, Clearwater FL 33762 · 727-571-3278

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6216652
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
1 Live, small flying insects found.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022059570Oct 28, 2022May 16, 2023$200
3--2023012914Jan 5, 2023Apr 10, 2023$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. observed light broken and not working above mop sink area and in front of ice machine
Basic/38-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Most lights broken throughout the facility in back
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler light broken had to use flashlight to see.
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
1 Live, small flying insects found.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler right side near cash register sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (54F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken breast in paper portion cups (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Back of thermometer battery area broken. Calibrated thermometer during inspection
Intermediate/05-07-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.. 2 Plastic bins inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Employee moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. observed light broken and not working above mop sink area and in front of ice machine
Basic/38-11-4/Warning
Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in cooler has a pan on top shelf trying to catch the water dripping from the AC duct in the middle of the ceiling water landing on produce on shelf and cardboard.
Basic/08B-52-4/Warning
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Most lights broken throughout the facility in back
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stored food not covered. Cucumber in buckets of cucumbers, one slice on top.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler light broken had to use flashlight to see.
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of coffee inside reach in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple broken or missing lights throughout establishment.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple throughout establishment..
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled both RIC.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not functioning inside walk in cooler. Had to use flash light to take temperature.
Basic/38-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 27, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Safety first employee training certification all expired 2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of coffee inside reach in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple broken or missing lights throughout establishment.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed bucket of water on top shelf right side. Cooked chicken storage under.
Basic/08B-52-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Cambro of prepared chicken second shelf of walk in cooler under bucket of water out there to catch drip. Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple throughout establishment..
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled both RIC.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not functioning inside walk in cooler. Had to use flash light to take temperature.
Basic/38-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All inside walk in cooler Mozzarella cheese 53 degrees 3 lbs Chard cheddar cheese 52 degrees 1 case 1 case provolone 52 degrees 3 tubes Mac salad 52 degrees 3 boxes of 5 boxes of turkey 52 degrees 2 boxes beef 52 degrees 1 box capacolla 52 degrees
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler tuna (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding) All items TCS items in walk in cooler. Operator was notified of WIC warming yesterday night. No temperature taken of food inside walk in cooler from yesterday or today. Stop sale issued Mozzarella cheese 53 degrees 3 lbs Chard cheddar cheese 52 degrees 1 case 1 case provolone 52 degrees 3 tubes Mac salad 52 degrees 3 boxes of 5 boxes of turkey 52 degrees 2 boxes beef 52 degrees 1 box capacolla 52 degrees
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Safety first employee training certification all expired 2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of coffee inside reach in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple broken or missing lights throughout establishment.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box soda on ground
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed bucket of water on top shelf right side. Cooked chicken storage under.
Basic/08B-52-4/Warning
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple throughout establishment..
Basic/38-01-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit walk in cooler. Reading 52 degrees
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled both RIC.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not functioning inside walk in cooler. Had to use flash light to take temperature.
Basic/38-04-4/Warning
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. reach in cooler near point of sale. Shelves rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. reach in cooler near point of sale. Shelves rusted. Time Extended
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Front of ice machine.
Basic/38-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Front of ice machine. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled deli cooler near point of sale reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled deli cooler near point of sale reach in cooler Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Front of ice machine.
Basic/38-05-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Front of ice machine. Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Time Extended
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Walk in freezer
Basic/38-08-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Walk in freezer Time Extended
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to bottom of deli cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife inside hand wash sink beside three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. reach in cooler near point of sale. Shelves rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice shut down used for customer drinks.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Box soda stored on floor in front of box soda. Boxes of chip. Near dry storage rack potato salad on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Viewed 2-1-25
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Front of ice machine.
Basic/38-11-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled deli cooler near point of sale reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Starbucks drink above customers to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Front of ice machine.
Basic/38-05-4/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Walk in freezer
Basic/38-08-4/Warning
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on women's rest room floor. Cleaned and sanitized area. Employee disposed of dead roach during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24
High priority/50-17-3
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 0ppm now at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Email sent to management employee health policy and health requirements
Intermediate/11-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Email sent to management
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Sent email to management employee health policy and health
Intermediate/11-26-1
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in freezer causing buildup of ice in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of velvet cookies in walk in freezer under leaking ceiling vent Manger moved.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. 3 Small tomatoes and bottle soda under racks in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Under box soda and dry storage back near ice bin.
Basic/38-01-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster do management. Put poster on wall during inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from faucet/ handle. Hot water at front and back Hand washing sinks turned off due to disrepair.
Basic/29-11-4

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.