JACK'S SHACK
4864 SUNCITY CENTER BLVD, Sun City Center FL 33573 · 813-419-4189
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Parth P.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment not able to provide food handler certifications.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wash hands preparing ice cream with no hair restraint.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled.
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink with no soap.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Parth P.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment not able to provide food handler certifications.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in pretzels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wash hands preparing ice cream with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator using phone while prepping food.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
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 2 food handler certifications.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on counter, phone removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor near back door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk containers reused with flavoring. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on ice cream machine. Priority: Basic
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to make ice cream with o washing hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on top of cookies. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broken. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Container of Reese’s on the floor in dry storage. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk containers reused with flavoring. Priority: Basic
Observed: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatula not facing handle up. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on ice cream machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled next to ice cream machine. Priority: Basic
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.