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Cincinnati, OH

Jimmy John's

600 Vine St

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label sugar

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Discontinue storing cup in sugar

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.

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 4.6(C)(3)Contamination

Official wording

4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm at 3-comp sink, found out sanitizer container was empty. PIC restocked sanitizer for sink. Dishes drying at sink needed resanitized.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 4, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(L)Pests

Official wording

6.4(L) - Facilities: Removing pests:

Inspector’s notes

The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed dead roaches on glue traps

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label Bulk food containers (sugar)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.4(C)(13)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(13) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

Employees are not properly trained in food safety. State of Ohio requires someone to be present during all hours of operation with a minimum of Level I Food Safety training. On-line training may be done at statefoodsafety.com

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 3.2(C)(8)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Uncovered foods on rolling cart--may place a clean tray atop carts

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 12, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label Bulk Sugar bin

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 2.4(C)(13)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(13) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

Employees are not properly trained in food safety.

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 3.2(C)(8)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Uncovered foods on rolling cart. May place clean tray atop carts

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Iced Tea nozzles were soiled. Tea discarded. PIC to assure Iced Tea nozzles are disassembled, washed and sanitized

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 22, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source

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