Jimmy John's

2345 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915666

D
Grade D
Safety score 64 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 27, 2026

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic
    -16
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 27
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score64

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitAug 27, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations found:

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

    High priority1

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      The establishment is open and serving food to customers at time of inspection.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate2

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Shawn Rivers, manager.

      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/ Brett Konkel, General manager, expired on 01/29/2026.

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

      A bag of onions stored on floor by walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Walk-in freezer door gasket torn.

      Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.

      At back storage area behind door by restrooms with no food items stored in it.

    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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Manager certification and employee training2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Current license displayed1