Jimmy John's
A°10110 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79099
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
May 18, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. TCS-foods stored inside prep cooler holding below 41 Deg. F. Ambient air temperature of cooler below 41 Deg. F.Virtual meeting scheduled on Tuesday, May 19th at 3:15pm MST to discuss Certified Food Protection Manager requirements and resolution.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Due to 5th consecutive violation, establishment shall provide a written update within 10 days of scheduled test date and have a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Fifth Consecutive Violation.
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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
Apr 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed ensuring employee cups are lidded with a straw. Establishment has been in contact with a plumber on repairs for floor drain clogging at 3-compartment sink. No clog observed at time of inspection. Ensure floor drain is properly maintained and in good repair at all times.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Due to 5th consecutive violation, establishment shall provide a written update within 10 days of scheduled test date and have a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Fifth Consecutive Violation.
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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
Inspector's notes
Sticky black organic substance observed around rim/chute of ice machine and inside vegetable slicer at time of inspection. Ensure areas remains clean to sight and touch. Person in Charge will have areas cleaned as soon as possible. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed mayonnaise, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced cheddar cheese, sliced provolone cheese, ham, turkey, chicken, roast beef, and salami/capocollo with internal temperatures between 51 to 54 Deg. F, per probe thermometer. Person charge had last verified food temperatures at 1:45pm. Cooler maintaining at least 70 Deg. F will utilize 6-hour time control for discard until cooler is repaired (see violation 33). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Primary prep cooler found with ambient air temperatures between 52.8 to 53.2 Deg. F, per min/max thermometer. Per Person in Charge, cooler has been triggering breaker and was turned back on earlier today. Discussed long term repair plan to have technician service unit and ensure cooler maintains an ambient air temperature below 41 Deg. F. Ensure cooler is repaired and holding foods below 41 Deg. F by Thursday, May 7th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
--Verification of removal of Y-valve on mop sink can be confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 08/28/2025.Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM during operating times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ****4th Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Y-valve found on faucet of mop sink attached by hose to chemical dispenser. The installation of a Y-valve on a faucet with or without an AVB is prohibited and is a violation, because the system is not designed, constructed and installed according to law. Properly install plumbing according to law. (i.e. remove fill line to faucet). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. . ***3rd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
Mar 13, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve Handout
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***3rd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Manual vegetable dicer found stored clean with food residue on cutting equipment.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Fully disassemble and properly clean food contact surfaces prior to use. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
2 containers of cut peppers with use by dates of 3/6 found in food preparation coolers. A food shall be discarded if: o It exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were voluntarily discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Y-valve found on faucet of mop sink attached by hose to chemical dispenser. The installation of a Y-valve on a faucet with or without an AVB is prohibited and is a violation, because the system is not designed, constructed and installed according to law. Properly install plumbing according to law. (i.e. remove fill line to faucet). Hose line disconnected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Catch bucket found filling with water found under the 3-compartment sink drain line. Repair leaking drain line. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***3rd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2024
Jul 22, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.--Verification of correction of Priority violation #51 can confirmed via e-mail to inspector. Please provide verification by re-inspection date of 07/25/2024.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve Handout
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Residue build found on surfaces of ice shoot in large ice maker in preparation area..
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean ice shoot and adjacent surface of ice maker. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Y-valve found on faucet of mop sink. The installation of a Y-valve on a faucet with or without an AVB is prohibited and is a violation, because the system is not designed, constructed and installed according to law. Properly install plumbing according to law. (i.e. remove fill line to faucet). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Catch bucket filling with water found under 3 compartment sink drain line. Repair leaking drain line. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
Feb 27, 2024Routine4 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible--Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (i.e. - covered employee drinks)--Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (i.e. - mop sink attachments)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Chemical Dispenser and Y-Valve (Wye) Installations Guidance Document"On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Destinee Price
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Residue build up found inside of soda nozzles. Clean non-TCS food contact surfaces at a frequency of at least once every 24-hours or when contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Condensate build up found under freezer condenser unit. Repair unit so condensate does not potentially contaminate food products. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink bins have residue build up. Clean interior of sink basins at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Catch bucket found with liquid under drain line of three compartment sink. Repair drain line of three compartment sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 15, 2023Routine3 coreA°
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Probe Thermometer Calibration--Proper cleaning of Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (i.e.-manual vegetable slicer)--Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and usedProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packet"The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cheyenne Howe
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Heavy condensation build up in walk-in freezer. Repair so that condensation does not potentially contaminate food products inside unit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Catch bucket being used under drain line of three compartment sink. Repair drain line so that three compartment sink can be properly set up to wash, rinse, and sanitize food contact equipment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-305.11, C: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers Employee beverage cups found stored throughout facility. Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees' possessions. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →