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JIMMY JOHNS

1600 E 8 AVE STE #D103, Tampa FL 33605 · 281-413-5485

Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917065
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
NOV 25
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: roast beef 48 F, turkey 50 F, per manager items were put in reach in cooler at 8 am. Manager put in walk in cooler to bring back to temperature. retemped roast beef 46 F, turkey 49 F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: roast beef 48 F, turkey 50 F, per manager items were put in reach in cooler at 8 am. Manager put in walk in cooler to bring back to temperature. retemped roast beef 46 F, turkey 49 F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on on prep table over chips near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk oregano. Manager removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on sandwich line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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/ 5 employees at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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. All expired in 2023.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on sandwich line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought at time of inspection **Corrected On- SiteAdmin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
High priority/22-48-5/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. He’s blocked by rack. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.clear container in handwash sink. Operator removed at t8me of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee tablet, phone and headphones on prep table in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
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.