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JAKE'S WAYBACK BURGERS

202 W. ALEXANDER BLVD., Plant City FL 33563 · 813-334-2410

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917485
Grade history
NOV 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon under raw beef. Manager moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling tile missing, above walk in freezer
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on lowboy cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on lowboy soiled with debris. Exterior of soda station nozzles and ice chute soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris On hood system wall and exterior area where hoof filters go.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler- cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dispenser on cook line table. Manager fixed
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked 1/6 Pans in make line cooler.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell in ice cream station not turned on. Observed scoops
Basic/10-03-4/Warning
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand washing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon under raw beef. Manager moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tiles missing above walk in freezer
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles in disrepair in front of flat top grill
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor by condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chili and bag of cheese sauce thawing on cart in back prep area. Discussed proper safe thawing methods with management
Basic/06-01-5
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink. Manager fixed dispenser
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in drawers under grill Put on ice or move to different cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Clear liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk-in freezer
Basic/36-36-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle
Basic/10-01-5

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.