Jimmy John's #3030
4901 Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917834
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection2 high priority (1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic (2 repeats)-28
- Administrative complaint on Oct 12, now extension grantedCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet for black hose.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
More time given
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Call back not yet due until 12/12.
More time given
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
More time given
- First visitOct 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet for black hose.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Six live fly-like insects located at mop sink area.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Front line cutting board is soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Frank Lasso on 9/19/2026.
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. Manager unable to locate food handler certificates for employees. One certificate for Beyonica C. expired on 7/4/2026.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Front line cutting board with cut marks.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
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.