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JIMMY JOHNS

729 NW 6 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311

Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623469
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023048034Aug 14, 2023Dec 6, 2023$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer (not in use)with an accumulation of dried meat.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle, clear liquid. Operated labeled as Spic n Span surface sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed leak from behind fan, building up ice on the freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit. Operator provided.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed only former license holder 2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored directly on the walk-in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled across from 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the customer ladies room.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Shawn Shaffer
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2023 · Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Tadra Ritter. Admin Complaint
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/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2023 · Intermediate - 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. Warning Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2023 · Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning Time Extended

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.