A96.5
JIMMY JOHNS #4249
9848 REA RD, STE E, Charlotte, NC 28277
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111058
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedSep 14, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceJul 31, 2024
Score history
Jul 31, 2024Higher is betterSep 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 14, 2026 A 96.5 · 9 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Corrected during inspection
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC not certified. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed several open employee beverages.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed a food employee turn faucet off with their bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rewashed hands.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed slicer cleaned and sanitized but some food residues remaining on blade. CDI, blade removed fro cleaning and sanitizing.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed chicken overstocked in cold holding unit at 53 degrees F. CDI, overstocked chicken relocated to WIC to rapidly cool.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a fly and fruit fly in kitchen.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensil stored in water but water at 70 degrees F.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed cup lip contact area exposed near register. Protect to prevent contamination of lip contact surfaces or store in original plastic protective packaging.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed HVAC air conditioning system in process of repair and expecting completed by tomorrow according to staff.
May 4, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC not certified.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P.
Observed cut lettuce and Tomatoe prepared in morning according to PIC and did not cool to below 41 degrees F within 4 hours. CDI, 2 pans of lettuce and 1 pan of tomato voluntarily discarded .
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .\
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed tomato and lettuce cooling deep covered container and remained over 41 degrees F after 4 hours. See temperature observation chart. CDI, food items voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observe wraps in packaging stored on bottom shelf less than 6 inches from ground .
Adjust bottom shelf to provide 6” or grater clearance.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed single-service ramekin stored in food spices. Use proper utensil with handle .
Dec 1, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Roast beef - prep unit 39 - sauce - WIC - 40 - tuna fish 39 prep unit
Ham - prep unit - 39 - cheese -WIC - 39. - pasta salad 41 prep unit
Cheese - prep unit 41 …. Roast beef prep unit 2 - 41
Tomato. - prep unit 40 … pasta salad prep unit 2 - 41
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
Observed disinfectant stored on prep tabele. CDI, chemical relocated for proper storage
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Observed a sanitizer bucket on ground and towels hanging from hw sink
May 27, 2025 A 95 · 6 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 3-compartment sink at 100ppm for Quat. PIC stated that they will call vendor to service the dispenser. EHS advised PIC to hand mix sanitizer until the dispenser can be repaired. 3-DAY VR Required.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two portions of cooked chicken in the sandwich prep flip top holding above 41F. See temperature chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced ham, sliced turkey, commercially cooked chicken, sliced roast beef, and sliced capicola without date marks in the sandwich prep unit flip top. All TCS food that are handle for more than 24hrs need to be date marked. CDI- PIC date marked all items as they were able to be traced back to batches in the lowboy unit. **REPEAT**
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cut tomatoes in a deep plastic container covered with plastic wrap cooling the in the sandwich prep unit lowboy. EHS observed no temperature changed over 45 minutes. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in cooler to allow for rapid cooling. EHS discussed approved cooling methods withPIC **REPEAT**
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored in a sanitizer bucket with a concentration of 100ppm of Quat. CDI- PIC replaced the sanitizer water at the correct concentration.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed scooper stored in water in the sandwich prep unit flip top. The water temped at 40F. CDI- PIC removed the water container from the prep unit.
Jul 31, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Establishment recently changed ownership. Facility still has 174 days to certify an employee.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce being stored in contact with RTE cheese. CDI - PIC moved cheese to more appropriate location.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed sliced meats and cheeses in prep unit prepared before the day of inspection baring no label indicating date of preparation. CDI - PIC was able to verify date of preparation and labeled accordingly.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed shredded lettuce being cooled in prep unit while tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. CDI - PIC moved lettuce into shallow, vented pans and placed into WIC to quickly cool.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “JIMMY JOHNS #4249” or State ID 20600111058). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.