JASON'S DELI
2702 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-903-0017
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches underneath front of house buffet.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070274 | Sep 11, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023034914 | Jun 7, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2020041170 | Aug 5, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice has buildup of black -mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves in dishwasher area. Mangers removed labels and washed dishes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working without a hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint.
Sep 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line.
Sep 12, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches underneath front of house buffet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches underneath buffet on front of house buffet line. 1 dead roaches on front buffet line floor. 2 dead roaches underneath coffee station. 1 dead roach in back kitchen area.
Sep 12, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches underneath front of house buffet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches underneath buffet on front of house buffet line. 1 dead roaches on front buffet line floor. 2 dead roaches underneath coffee station. 1 dead roach in back kitchen area.
Sep 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches underneath front of house buffet.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (45)- Cold Holding)
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches underneath buffet on front of house buffet line. 1 dead roaches on front buffet line floor. 2 dead roaches underneath coffee station. 1 dead roach in back kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by dishwasher.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0PPM Operator states no chlorine came on truck, operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Quat 200ppm
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO 200PPM
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by single service item, operator moved at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Costs above single service containers in dry storage. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken on cook line. Dishwasher, out of chlorine Cutting board on cookline
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored above food preparation area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Woman's rest room sink slow draining at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Catering reach in cooler, rust pitted shelves.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of roasted bell peppers. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored above syrup on storage rack. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around soda nozzles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container near dish area. Discussed with operator. Operator removed label and placed in dish pit
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service togo containers on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Tested 0ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 45 F in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in reach in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chutes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, employee removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches underneath drink station in lobby. Employee cleaned and sanitized area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado's not washed before preparation avocados still have stickers on them.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 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.