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JASON'S DELI

3887 LAKE MARY BLVD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-328-7235

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905025
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - MAKE COOLER; ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states held overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
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
4--2024069255Aug 30, 2024Mar 18, 2025$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of machine soiled.
Basic/16-03-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dishwasher
Basic/16-21-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - buffet cooler door handles
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - triple sink
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - MAKE COOLER; ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states held overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - FRENCH COOLER; pico (44F - Cold Holding) - MAKE COOLER; ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states held overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - broccoli cheddar from previous day (start time 8:00) (109f-112f - Reheating 10:01) operator voluntarily discarded
High priority/03E-02-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of machine soiled.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dishwasher
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - buffet cooler door handles
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - front line employee wearing watch
Basic/13-07-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - triple sink
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 31, 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 ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - bread cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee washing dishes
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled at lettuce cooler near soft serve machine
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocado over cottage cheese at walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee in back prep area wearing watch
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. - in walk in cooler
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POTATO COOLER: - pico de gallo (42f-44fF - Cold Holding); - butter (52F - Cold Holding); - hard boiled egg (46F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Manager states covers removed less than 2 hours. Advised operator to move all items to another cooler or use ice. DESSERT COOLER: - cheese cake (44F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Tomato 41f Mac and cheese 43f Butter 51f Sour cream 46f Cheese cake 44f Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · POTATO COOLER: - pico de gallo 47f - butter 50f - hard boiled egg 46f - sour cream 50f - cheesecake 46f Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. - in walk in cooler
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POTATO COOLER: - pico de gallo (42f-44fF - Cold Holding); - butter (52F - Cold Holding); - hard boiled egg (46F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Manager states covers removed less than 2 hours. Advised operator to move all items to another cooler or use ice. DESSERT COOLER: - cheese cake (44F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Tomato 41f Mac and cheese 43f Butter 51f Sour cream 46f Cheese cake 44f Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. - in walk in cooler
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - potato station cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POTATO COOLER: - pico de gallo (42f-44fF - Cold Holding); - butter (52F - Cold Holding); - hard boiled egg (46F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Manager states covers removed less than 2 hours. Advised operator to move all items to another cooler or use ice. DESSERT COOLER: - cheese cake (44F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Light not functioning. - in walk in cooler
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - potato station cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on fan and ceiling
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,sour cream,hard boiled eggs,macaroni and cheese,butter and pico at make table at salad station temping between 48F-53F. Per operator items were in make table overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,sour cream,hard boiled eggs,macaroni and cheese,butter and pico at make table at salad station temping between 48F-53F. Per operator items were in make table overnight
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer stored in spray bottle at back of table in the lobby next to entrance to dish wash area not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Top part of make table at salad station on the frontline is not keeping temperature 41F and below
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on fan and ceiling
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute to the ice machine in the dinning room and nozzles need cleaning
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecake
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Water build up in the open cooler next to the hot wells on the line
Basic/22-16-4

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.