JAM GRILL RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
390 W BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Rice and Peas (53F - Cooling) Cooked Chicken (49F - Cooling)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw goat over cakes and cooked oxtails in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Rice and Peas (53F - Cooling) Cooked Chicken (49F - Cooling
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat. Fried Chicken (128F - Hot Holding)
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle with rubbing alcohol on shelf next to single serve containers and lids. Operator removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Too much in containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oxtails inreack in cooler.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of soda on the floor at front counter. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In Cornmeal container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets in back kitchen area,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. Reach in freezer interior in back kitchen area,
Single-service articles improperly stored. Big of to go boxes on the floor in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area. Wall at cook line. Wall by steam table at front counter.
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Box of sweet tea at drink area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior Oven at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at warmer at front counter. All at prep area in the kitchen hen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop by hand sink in the kitchen.
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled..
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid by dish washer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter. Two tanks by three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Box of sweet tea at drink area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior Oven at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. Exterior reach in cooler at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at warmer at front counter. All at prep area in the kitchen hen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop by hand sink in the kitchen.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in reach in freezer. Raw chicken over cabbage in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cool. Raw marinated chicken (70F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than4 hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Jerk Chicken (117F - Hot Holding); Rice and Beans (111F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser and all purpose cleaner stored next to clean pans at dish area. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry basket soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates bowls utensils on fish drying rack. Pots and pans in the kitchen Operator inverted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour containers. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket across from cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in across from cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of forks on the floor. Operator removed. To go containers in box on floor in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by civil line soiled. Wall at prep area at cook line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipe cloths on prep table at cook line. Operator put in sanitizer.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - green bucket of cleaner stored next to heat well on front line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white Cutting board on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in new area
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 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. - 1 new hire
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in new area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with clear liquid stored next to steam well non front line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located next to soda rack.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. - oven on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in new area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restrooms
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board store at 3 compartment sink.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of coking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - chlorine 0ppm, several attempts.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to dish machine blocked with mop bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine.
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. -2 new hires
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restrooms
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board store at 3 compartment sink.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Food stored on floor. -Red beans in dry storage
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of coking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed vegetables stored over cooked chicken in glasss door cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - outside mop sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No test strip for quat sanitizer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located under 3 compartment sink.
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.