BEST FOR LESS JAMAICAN JERK LLC
11618 N 22ND ST, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-972-0200
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 3 flies flying around in kitchen, manager removed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022028153 | Apr 13, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $560 |
| 3--2015045031 | Oct 7, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop cooked goat and beef patties inside cooler by back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has cut and stains and is no longer cleanable in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw chicken stored in handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink by stove.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat, rice, inside cooler by back door has no date markings.
Food stored on floor. Drinks stored on floor behind front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside cooler by back door.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Stored food not covered. Cooked goat, raw chicken, stored uncovered in cooler by back door.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop cooked goat inside refrigerator. Chef removed and properly stored raw Chicken.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door has meat thawing inside it. Owner removed meat and property stored it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by back door.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink by back door. Owner placed soap at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,curry goat has no date markings.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board has deep groves.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor not smooth throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored on floor underneath steam table.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white freezer in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth underneath cutting board. Owner removed cutting board and placed in sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Reach in frezzer gaskets ore soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored inside refrigerator by cash register.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor. Chef removed and properly stored Togo containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled throughout kitchen.
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 flies flying around in kitchen, manager removed at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage in reach in cooler.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Lawrence Francis.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.chicken and ribs not date marked in reach in cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on the floor. Manager removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and handwash sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open, manager put screen down.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic forks on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in grocery bags in chest freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use handwash sink to fill up container of water.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to stove.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and cabbage in rice not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed operator washing and sanitizing dishes without rinsing. Discussed with operator to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Ant pesticide bait not used in contained unit, or used as crack and crevice treatment.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed with Operator. Operator rewashed hands in Handsink at time of inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator education packet at time of inspection.
No approved cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Establishment using laundry detergent in place of dishwashing liquid. Operator began rewashing all utensils at time of inspection with dishwashing liquid
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining chlorine sanitizer strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink next to dish area. Operator stocked at time of inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom shelf of prep table in dish area rusted. Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Discussed with operator on date marking food throughout kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling soil un sealed wood, discussed with operator on sealing or painting.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on posting license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on back prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout establishment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal sodas in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler near register soiled. Discussed with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing in stagnant water, operator turned on water at time of inspection.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood board used to store ingredients in kitchen, discussed with operator on using sealed wood.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen in red. Discussed with operator on having charged fire extinguisher.
Dec 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies on wall next to stove top.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtail 54 F in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray above reach in freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one food handler certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese in reach in cooler not date marked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in 3 Compartment Sink, operator began running water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.