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JAXX PLAYBOOK SPORTSBAR & GRILL

1035 HASKO RD, Palmetto FL 34221 · 612-919-2364

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats148
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105291
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $680

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2015001701Jan 6, 2015Feb 5, 2015$680

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened packaging of raw beef stored above tater tots which are removed from commercial packaging and stored in reach in freezer. Manager corrected storage.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink utilizing splitter with no vacuum breaker attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at bar area soiled. Manager clean nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut chicken stored in reach in cooler with no date marking. Manager stated item was prepared the day prior to inspection. Manager date marked accordingly.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line reach in cooler with cut marks making it no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee involved in food preparation without a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in kitchen soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil lined shelf ripped on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Basic/14-20-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to mop sink not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager removed towel to dirty linen area.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in prep kitchen soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees at time of inspection with only one employee Jessica Johnson having proof of food handler training (Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association)expiring on (3/31/2028.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean food grade containers stored on floor between reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Manager removed containers from floor.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on reach in cooler in kitchen with cut marks making it no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed grease receptacle lid.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with no barrier between the scoop and the dust on top of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed garage lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in woman's public restroom. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with blue with clear liquid in it. Manager labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf next to food items. Employee removed. observed cell phone charger on shelf next to food. Manager moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shied on fixture above reach in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle pedialyte in reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 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 ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear storage area reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on U fitting with hose attached to it.
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in it underneath hand sink. Manager labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's public restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall to the left of slicer.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored unprotected on top of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of utensils adjacent to countertop food warmer stored in water. Operator removed utensils to clean. and dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in women's public restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
Basic/36-68-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled above stove and in flip top cooler. Operator labeled bottles.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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