AUTHENTIC ISLAND JERK
208 W SHELL POINT RD, Ruskin FL 33570
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2023
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 110 F, operator states he serves at room temperature. Discussed time as a public health control. Ribs 113F, advised operator to place in warmer.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1702 S PEBBLE BEACH BLVD, Sun City Center — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
Recorded at 1702 S PEBBLE BEACH BLVD, Sun City Center — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Shed located outside with two coolers and food storage items.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed located outside with two coolers and food storage items inside.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager placed more soap at time of inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in freezer door located in shed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and fish thawing at room temperature.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1702 S PEBBLE BEACH BLVD, Sun City Center — this licence has since moved.
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 110 F, operator states he serves at room temperature. Discussed time as a public health control. Ribs 113F, advised operator to place in warmer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next flour.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Cabbage on floor near register, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 102F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled above 3 Compartment Sink.
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