HUMMINGBIRD JERK HOUSE
17631 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD UNIT F, Tampa FL 33647 · 813 955 1533
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line employee provided soap.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed in men's bathroom.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. No date marking on items in walk in cooler. Discussed importance of date marking with operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow and white/black small cutting boards on back prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on charging stand stored above food prep table in back kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink. Manager moved phone and charger.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area.
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken 112F at 2:40pm, plantains 81F at 2:40pm,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves stored in Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed gloves during time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no CFM present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Davidzo.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside Walk in cooler not date marked.
Stored food not covered. Sweet and sour chicken inside Walk in cooler not covered.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 121 F on top of steam table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for quaternary.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils not presented with handle first. Operator inverted to comply.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near rear exit door bottom left.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board at 3 compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under grill on cook line and white cabinets.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in walk in cooler. Informed operator to ensure food is not stored underneath.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed mixer stored on wood crate
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled under prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 1 fryer in back kitchen adjacent to walk-in cooler
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.