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JAM'S DINER

4185 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill FL 34609 · 352-686-0090

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats149
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3700689
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023011489Jan 4, 2023Mar 30, 2023$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface: The reach in cooler across from the cook line on the left side the interior by the gasket solid mold-like substance or slime. The operator cleaned the interior of the reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks near the walk-in cooler were found unchained. The operator chained them up.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. There is an old label on 1 container in the kitchen shelving unit.
Basic/16-46-4
The interior of the microwave by the server wait station has an accumulation of grease. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Three ceiling vents in the kitchen are soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked sausage patties stored over ready-to-eat squeeze bottles filled with salad dressings not in original commercially sealed packaging in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated that the sausages are cooked up to 145F. Operator moved and stored correctly. Discussed in depth with operator.
Intermediate/08A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-at frozen berries and raw beef liver stored over ready-to-eat frozen croissants in reach-in freezer off cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in wait station area with cold water handle not working. Only water running to the handwash sink is at 135F and employees are using handwash sink in kitchen until repaired. Operator has service scheduled to repair handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine. Employee replaced soap with hand pump.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.