JAKES WAYBACK BURGERS
5672 FISHHAWK CROSSING BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 912-220-0585
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly flying around front counter landing on counter where food is being wrapped and served.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling tiles missing over walk in freezer.
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly flying around front counter landing on counter where food is being wrapped and served.
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed container of cooked hot dogs stored inter pan of raw ground beef in prep room reach in cooler. Manager moved hotdogs to higher shelf.
Ceiling tiles missing over walk in freezer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed apple on reach in cooler shelf. Manager removed and discussed proper storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute and soda nozzles soiled with accumulated black substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee water bottles in reach in cooler. Manager removed and discussed proper storage
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue sanitizer bottle not labeled. Manager labeled it.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket and loose drawer on low boy.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers on cook line and in clean equipment storage areas
Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black buildup on exterior of ice chute in dining room soda machine
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bucket by milk shake blender: milk (52F - Cold Holding). Manager added ice to ice bath
No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Tested three compact sink and discussed how many tablets to use until strips come in.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager placed paper towels
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with black debris and food debris by three compartment sink and prep sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in back prep area. Manager labeled
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hand then changed gloves and handled wraps without washing hands. Discussed with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: chili (129F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up temperature and both items re-temped at 165 10 minutes later.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room has accumulated debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bag of sugar in storage
Stored food not covered. Observed opened bag of sugar in dry storage.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator stated they have 1 new hire that has not signed agreement.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on cook line lowboy
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In lowboy under flat top cooler
Apr 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Only certificate expired 8-2023
Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Only certificate expired 8-2023
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm quatenary ammonium. Manager remade and tested at 200ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked diced onions (119F - Hot Holding); cooked sliced onions (90F - Hot Holding). Discussed hot holding or time as a public health control
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of cleaners stored on rack next to paper boats
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocking hand sink next to three compartment sink.
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. Only certificate expired 8-2023
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.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on toaster oven
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink next to three compartment sink
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
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.