Jimmy John's #1307

533 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916611

C
Grade C
Safety score 79 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority, repeat · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection
    1 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)
    -21
  • Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitOct 7, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      -Vac breaker was installed before splitter. Operator misunderstood. Needs to be moved to after splitter. Discussed with operator.

      Repeat violation

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -Self serve soda machine has black slimy substance inside nozzles.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Discussed with operator. They are already ordering training books.

    Basic6

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

      -Several different unlabeled employee food items observed in walk in cooler.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      -3 compartment sink has leaking faucet. Work order has been issued for repair.

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      -Employee phone was on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      -Only license displayed is temporary license from 2024.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Restrooms1
Employee personal belongings1
Current license displayed1
Manager certification and employee training1