JAY'S KITCHEN
17501 PRESERVE WALK LN 103, Tampa FL 33647 · 510.648.6648
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings under the cooking equipment. Operator clean and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings under the cooking equipment. Operator clean and sanitized area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place under cold running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar with no label on storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.