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JIMMY JOHNS

1501 E COMMERCIAL DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334

Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623307
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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/Repeat Violation
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2016032600Jun 27, 2016Aug 5, 2016$160

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Half container of Celsius energy drink stored on bottom shelf of Walk In Cooler. Manager discard energy drink.
Basic/40-06-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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/Repeat Violation
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No color/concentration chart for quaternary test kit
Intermediate/16-36-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in Walk In Cooler and Walk In Freezer.
Basic/38-08-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 operator procedures
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage polar cup on rack over clean stainless steel bowls. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation making sandwiches wearing a watch and bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door gasket is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket with black mold substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Basic/38-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4

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.