Jimmy John’s received a score of 95 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 27, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Jimmy John’s
Location: 3127 MACON RD COLUMBUS, GA 31906, Muscogee County
Inspection date: October 27, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 95/A
Inspector: Brenna Maize
Permit number: FSP-106-001309
Inspection findings
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed food residue on clear plastic containers on storage rack in main kitchen. Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food service employee placed clear plastic containers in the three-compartment sink.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed black residue inside of ice machine on wall and plastic clear tube, also located inside of ice machine. Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice-bins and ice makers at a frequency specified by manufacturers; or absent manufacturing specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil and mold. Core violation, correct in 72 hours.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) – multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed two clear plastic containers with broken rims in main kitchen. Rule: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: smooth, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections. Correction action: PIC disposed of containers.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed overturned pan with debris on floor in walk in cooler. Rule: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Core violation: correct in 72 hours.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Vincent Caldwell
News Now Georgia
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