Jimmy John's

5626 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Jimmy John's stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Atlanta restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee with no hair restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed during the time of inspection on kept walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floor and with debris. Code:Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Advised PIC to increase the cleaning inside of the walk-in cooler and walk-in Freezer.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of slimy pink and black mold substance in the interior of ice machine board. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at a freq...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing jewelry while prepping food. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC instructed employee to remove jewelry.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed during the time of inspection on kept walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floor and with debris. Code:Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Advised PIC to increase the cleaning inside of the walk-in cooler and walk-in Freezer.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of slimy pink and black mold substance in the interior of ice machine board. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at a freq...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed in walk in freezer packaged food was stored in direct contact with ice or water and the food in the package is subject to the entry of water due to the nature of its packaging, wrapping, container or positioning within the ice or water. 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C) (i) Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice. 1. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water. PIC advised to move boxes and place a work order for repair.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed Ice build-up in walk-in freezer wall and underneath motor, fan and on the door realm. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair; and physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC advised to repair to avoid further damage or possible contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed there is no light in walk in cooler.511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Advised PIC to replace the light bulb.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
78
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that the ham and roast beef in the walk in chiller were above 41 degrees.C/A Advised manager to put these items on ice until the unit is repaired.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy John's on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy John's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy John's.

How does Jimmy John's compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Jimmy John's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Jimmy John's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jimmy John's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jimmy John's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy John's is inspected around two times per year on average.