South Venice, Sarasota County

JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES

1766 S TAMIAMI TRL, South Venice, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Oct 13, 2025
City
South Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 24111174

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observe no vacuum break on splitter at hose bib of mop sink Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 24111175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed employees, engaging in preparation of food, wearing phraseless and rings Time Extended

33-38-4

Detail 24111173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: No waste receptacle observed near hand wash sink by ice machine Time Extended

Aug 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 14

29-42-4

Detail 23950441

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 23950440

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine filled with cleaning supplies. The operator removed the supplies allowing access to to the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23950443

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 23950436

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.

53B-01-5

Detail 23950431

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23950437

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23950432

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.

40-06-5

Detail 23950439

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on top of paper towels in the storage rack near the office desk. The operator proctored the backpack. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23950442

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets.

08B-38-4

Detail 23950435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and soda stored on the floor near the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of lettuce stored on the floor in the kitchen during preparation. The operator properly stored the lettuce. Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 23950444

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine.

25-06-4

Detail 23950433

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed beverage cup lids not stored inverted at the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the beverage lids. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23950438

Basic - Unwashed onions stored above cut lettuce and tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23950434

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

11-07-5

Detail 23913967

Intermediate - 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.

11-05-4

Detail 23913965

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

31A-09-4

Detail 23913968

Intermediate - Handwash sink by ice machine not accessible for employee use at all times cleaning bucket and tools in sink.

11-26-1

Detail 23913969

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Detail 23913970

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 23913966

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed raw cases mold-like substance in bin of ice Mac and ice chute of soda machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23913971

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed raw cases employee beverage on top of deli case by oven.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 23091455

Intermediate - Handwash sink by ice machine blocked by cleaning equipment and chair not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23091454

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee igloo lunch bag in walk-in-cooler over food.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22147283

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced roast beef at 51F in front make table, beef was stacked high over coolers cold holding line. Operator stated it was placed in cool 1 hour prior. Operator removed the over stocked portion and placed into reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 22147281

Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 10-19-22 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22147284

Intermediate - 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22147282

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at back of kitchen block by small chest freezer in front of it and employees drinks in it.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21509995

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spay bottle of glass cleaner on work counter next to ice tea bins. Bottles of cleaning chemicals on shelf above prep table. Observed operator move chemical spray bottles to bottom shelf away from food and equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21509994

Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21509997

Intermediate - 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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21509996

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Employee beverage on shelf above clean equipment next to desk. Observed operator remove beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.