J&J JAM'SOUL
4031 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813.249.4793
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2014045571 | Oct 10, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener being rusted.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen near three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw catfish stored over whole shelled eggs in walk in cooler, operator moved items to appropriate location
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 on window shelf with Clean knives next to triple sink, operator moved chemical to proper location.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink missing vacuum breaker, spoke with operator on the importance of using a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and blade soiled, discussed with operator the importance of a clean can opener.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of curried goat in walk in cooler prepped more than 24 hours without date marking.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.operator moved item to appropriate location.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, throughout the entire freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed pan of curried goat in walk in cooler more that 24 hours not covered, operator covered item.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia exceeds 500+ppm. Employee readjusted to 150ppm during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Employee handwash sink inside kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for Macaroni pie, curried goat, meat loaf, cooked collard greens in Walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2025 license displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on front line kitchen prep table. Employee discarded bottle during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Macaroni pie, curried goat, meat loaf, cooked collard greens in Walk in cooler not covered.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside Walk in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat shredded cheese. Raw fish stored over sour cream, milk, and beef patty.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Calcium built-up inside ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pig feet in Walk in cooler not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of vanilla whipped icing stored on floor of Walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in Walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of take out containers and a box of plastic knives stored on floor in storage room.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored over a case of bottled water and cleaned sweet potatoes. Operator relocated raw fish during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 4 Empty juice dispenser on front service line soiled with old food debris.
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 potato salad, tomato and cucumber salad in front line Reach in cooler. No date marking for multiple food items in Walk in cooler: cheese cake, cooked black eyed peas, milk, meatloaf, curried goat.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and personal items and stored over cooking utensils on dry storage rack inside kitchen area. Employee backpack and jacket hanging on spice rack inside kitchen area. Operator relocated all personal items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees in kitchen handling food without hair coverings. Employees wore hair covering during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Goat meat stored on floor of Walk in freezer. Raw chicken stored on ground outside of back establishment next to Walk in freezer. Operator relocated all food items to an appropriate location during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions without first washing. Discussed with employee the importance of washing produce first. Employee washed all onions cut and uncut onions during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Food not protected in Walk in cooler: cheese cake, cooked black eyed peas, meatloaf, curried goat.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in large plastic bin outside of establishment. Discussed with operator to thaw chicken under cold running water or under refrigeration only. Operator moved chicken into a refrigerator during time of inspection.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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