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Jimmy John's

2904 Wake Forest Rd

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD shall be cleaned:(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed the lettuce residue on the cutting board's surface that is already washed and drying. Corrected during inspection (CDI) - the cutting boards were rewashed. Repeat. - Self-service soda machine: Observed black stain accumulation on the ice spoutCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD shall be cleaned:(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed the lettuce residue on the cutting board's surface that is already washed and drying. Corrected during inspection (CDI) - the cutting boards were rewashed. Repeat. - Self-service soda machine: Observed black stain accumulation on the ice spout; and the back of soda machine pushers are stained; which need cleaning. Discussed the matter with PersonIn Charge (PIC).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ringEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. - Observed food handlers with a watch and a wristband. Educational provided.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed wetness on stacks of clean pans. - Observed the cleaned cutting boards drying by sitting against the wall that has black stain accumulation. Discussed the matter with the person in charge (PIC)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-205.10 Food EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-205.10 Food Equipment; Certification and Classification (C). 4-205.10 Food Equipment; Certification and Classification (C). Except for toasters; mixers; microwave ovens; water heaters; and hoods; food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification program. - Observed an ANSI seal beverage cooler that is approved for only storing packaged food is being used to store in-house prepacked salad and dressing. Discussed the matter with PIC.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed multiple clean pans with the old sticker on the back side of the pans. CDI - the pans were rewashed to remove the sticker.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode —Facility maintenance

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed the dumpster door open and excess litter on the ground near the dumpster. Discussed the matter with the person in charge (PIC)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C). (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Observed missing a wall panel above the walk-in cooler door. - Observed dust accumulation on the wall and ceiling near the 3-comp sink area. Discussed the matter with PIC.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 3, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); There is no one on the premises with a valid food protection manager certification. PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. CDI- a list of available courses in the area provided.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; A few pans and a vegetable chopper observed with food debris present. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- equipment returned to the 3-compartment sink to be washed again.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Roast beef stored in the drive thru prep cooler was holding between 41-45F. Individual containers of potato salad in the prep cooler observed holding between 43-45F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- food items were moved to other units of refrigeration to rapidly cool.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; A few food employees with thick fluffy beards observed handling food without hair restraints. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 5, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; A dirty wiping cloth observed in the handwashing sink. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- wiping cloth discarded by PIC.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; A few packages of sliced deli meats did not have dates on them. A container of sliced chicken did not have a date as well. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES; sold; or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CDI- known dates added.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Containers of shredded lettuce; cut tomatoes and tuna salad all prepared this morning around 9am were cooling in the lowboy prep cooler and walk-in cooler tightly covered and holding above 41F. Cooling shall be accomplished by placing food into shallow pans; separating foods into smaller portions; using rapid cooling equipment; loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling process. CDI- foods were uncovered to facilitate heat transfer.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Containers filled with kosher salt and sugar did not have labels indicating what was inside. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Several cardboard boxes and other trash observed outside in the dumpster area. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; as specified under sec. 6 501.114; and clean. *This dumpster is shared with two other establishments; one being another food establishment. Work together to keep this area cleaned.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source

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