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JIMMY JOHNS

2117 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 7722883093

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 14 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5301619
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach and 1 live roach attached to trap underneath flip top cooler at front counter.
Basic/35A-06-4
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Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,040

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025001432Dec 30, 2024Feb 19, 2025$400
2--2024022154Mar 25, 2024Jun 5, 2024$160
2--2021008514Jan 25, 2021Apr 21, 2021$160
2--2014051084Nov 21, 2014Jan 14, 2015$320

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Observed no proof of any food manager certification at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Observed no food manager certificate for Steven Morton at time on inspection Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/ Observed no proof of any food manager certification at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/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. Observed no proof of training for any employees at time of inspection. Provided operator list of approved food safety training programs
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 helium tanks next to ice machine not secured. In back kitchen
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed box of lettuce store on floor of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buikd uo inside walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor of back kitchen near dry storage shelves and walk in cooler.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer one commercially packaged food items.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Return visit Dec 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath flip top cooler in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 27, 2024 · Observed observed 1 live roach crawling underneath cooler at kitchen. Operator killed roach and sanitized area. Time Extended
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach and 1 live roach attached to trap underneath flip top cooler at front counter.
Basic/35A-06-4/Return visit Dec 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches underneath flip top cooler at front counter. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches under neath table in dining room. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside soda storage cabinet underneath soda fountain dispenser.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 27, 2024 · Observed approximately 4 dead roaches underneath reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches underneath tables in dining room area. Operator removed and sanitized area.Time Extended
Dec 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath flip top cooler in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach and 1 live roach attached to trap underneath flip top cooler at front counter.
Basic/35A-06-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches underneath flip top cooler at front counter. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches under neath table in dining room. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside soda storage cabinet underneath soda fountain dispenser.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on floor of kitchen under triple sink. Manager exterminated and sanitized area thoroughly.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on floor of front counter next to reach in cooler. Manager removed and sanitized area thoroughly.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted pitted on reach in cooler shelves at front counter.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Nov 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Per operator, current employees hired more than 60 days ago.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottle and cola bottle over food items in walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of buns stored on floor of freezer. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed several amounts of Ice build up in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 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 proof of any training at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Operator provided proof for 1 of 3 food handling employees that have been hired for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roast beef (48F) cold holding Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed overstocked roast beef inside cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened Milk at walk in cooler with no date mark. Per operator, milk opened on 1/20/24. Advised operator to label milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/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/ Observed 4 food handling employees at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/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. No proof of any training at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Quat sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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