JIMMY JOHNS
750 4TH STREET NORTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-894-3300
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
DEC 24
JAN 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Discussed with manager on duty. Establishment does not carry chlorine on-site, but the inspector provided DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) as a reference.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023011319 | Dec 16, 2022 | Apr 10, 2023 | $360 |
| 3--2019057308 | Sep 27, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. For manager on duty. Manager stated his CFM certificate was expired.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in deli cooler in front counter soiled with black mold like substance.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Discussed with manager on duty. Establishment does not carry chlorine on-site, but the inspector provided DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) as a reference.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. For manager on duty. Manager stated his CFM certificate was expired.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in deli cooler in front counter soiled with black mold like substance.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Jan 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink has been shut off. Employee states it has been shut off over three months. Previous inspection had same sink turned off. No running water in women's restroom.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on rear wall only reached temperature of 74 F after running for two minutes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in office area not properly secured.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Dec 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink has been shut off. Employee states it has been shut off over three months. Previous inspection had same sink turned off. No running water in women's restroom.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on rear wall only reached temperature of 74 F after running for two minutes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in office area not properly secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted for protection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by cardboard box.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink has been shut off. Employee states it has been shut off over three months. Previous inspection had same sink turned off. No running water in women's restroom.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on rear wall only reached temperature of 74 F after running for two minutes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in office area not properly secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted for protection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm quaternary. Replaced empty quaternary bottle at three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in three compartment sink over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink had water turned off. Manager turned on water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used to fill up water jug. Manager removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in rear storage area not properly secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard engaged in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Cover for ice machine compressor unit is missing.
Food stored on floor. Onions and plastic water bottles stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on light in walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage on top shelf of walk in cooler.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer and walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in front of kitchen on floor not allowing it to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in rear storage area removed from its original container and not labeled.
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.