Inspection Report

Business Name
Jimmy John's
Business Address
818 S WATSON RD BUCKEYE AZ 85326
Permit Number
FD-79241
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/24/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: At the time of inspection the establishment did not have a staff member with a Food Protection Manager Certification. Per manager, they were just promoted to a manager position the week prior. The establishment shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 51

Repeat Violation

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed multiple plumbing deficiencies at the establishment including "accordion-style" drainpipe at the hand sink, leaking drain plumbing at the 3-compartment sink, and a chemical dispenser attached downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device at the mop sink. The establishment shall replace the "accordion-style" drainpipe at the hand sink with one that is of a rigid material, repair the leaking plumbing at the 3-compartment sink, and provide a separate, dedicated water line for the chemical dispenser to prevent the failure of the AVB device. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *3rd consecutive violation

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of dust, organic matter, and other food debris throughout the A/C fan, floor, and walls of the walk-in refrigerator. The establishment shall clean the walk-in refrigerator at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed the scheduling of repairs for the floor tiles around the grease interceptor with the manager.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.