JIMMY JOHNS
11290 LEGACY AVE, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Printed poster during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025054611 | Jul 8, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed numerous employees touching dirty surfaces like garbage; phones, screen and returning to work with food without washing hands Manager educated; Employees washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roast beef (43-44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (43-45F - Cold Holding)in cooler by phones; food not prepared or portioned today; food stored in very shallow pans; cooler left open in between orders; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; advised operator to use deep pans and close cooler in between tickets
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. shredded chicken (64-65F - Cooling)at 12:39 to 64 F at 12:48 since 12:00;inside bread cooler; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below within 4 hours; moved to walk-in cooler;
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food- pasta salads and potatoes salads in small self service cooler at front counter; foods moved to walk-in cooler
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped prep area with gloved hands and started to work with foods without washing hands and changing gloves Manager educated; employee washed hands Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. provolone (47F- Cold Holding )in reach in cooler at front counter; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for less than four hours; food on the bottom of the container was swapped with new packaging; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- presence of rust inside ice bin by walk-in freezer Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor- corn dogs in walk-in freezer Stored properly Priority: Basic
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Printed poster during inspection
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- dumping ice and storing cups Removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Some employees hired since 02/2023 no proof
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. Emailed form and educated manager on requirements Manager printed forms and employees signed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Shute has presence of mold like substance at soda dispenser machine in the dining room;
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area- employee eating the front counter Educated
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.