JAZZYS BBQ
5703 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813.243.8872
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from a personal beverage and did not wash hands or change gloves before handling food for customers. Discussed proper handwashing with employee. Employee changed gloves, washed hands, and more new gloves at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 Missing vacuum breaker located at hose bib in back kitchen area. Located across from front line stovetop burners, and at barbecue pit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A plan has been provided to the manager at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards and establishment are soiled. Interior of ice machine is soiled with dirt and debris.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to ice machine blocked by a speed cart. Manager unblocked handwashing sink at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green wiping cloth stored hand washing sink adjacent to front service counter. Employee remove cloth at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to ice machine. Employee provided soap by time of inspection.
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. Expired for Jose R.on 11/21/2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored next to window adjacent to front counter handwashing sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 unsecured CO tanks located next to dining room soda fountain.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverages stored on top of kitchen cutting board. Employee removed all personal beverages to an approval location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Two buckets of sauces and one box of potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Two boxes of corn and one box of potatoes stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Manager relocated all items off the floor at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Ice built-up in walk-in cooler located beneath fan unit. Water is dripping from ice onto sealed containers of apple cider vinegar, corn syrup, bread, and a box of tomato ketchup. All foods are sealed and not contaminated from dripping water advised manager to relocate all food items away from dripping ice for protection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 3 ovens on front line cook and 1 microwave next to ice machine soiled on inside. Manager cleaned microwave at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A sign has been provided to the manager at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located next to bbq pit. A sign has been provided to the manager at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink next to ice machine is soiled. Employee clean the sink at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. One can of cheddar cheese sauce in reach in cooler not covered, located next to fryers. Manager covered sauce at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls of soil throughout establishment in kitchen area.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 2/1/2026.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide spray and adhesive remover spray stored on dry storage shelf next to clean equipment. Located in front of walking cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib. 2 Missing vacuum breaker located at hose bib in back kitchen area. Located across from front line stovetop burners, and at barbecue pit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board next to barbecue pit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at hand washing sink next to ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located at hand washing sink adjacent to barbecue pit.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with cut marks next to barbecue pit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on kitchen prep table at front service. Employee removed personal drink at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored on reach in cooler shelf not identified or segregated. Located next to coleslaw reaching cooler employee segregated, and relocated all personal items at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses door on top of microwave adjacent to ice machine in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Three buckets of brewed tea stored on floor in front of tea brewing machine. Employee placed all buckets with tea on top of a plastic crate 6 inches off the floor at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located inside men's and women's restroom. A handwashing sign has been provided to an employee at time of inspection. Employee powered signs at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls of soil throughout establishment in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and faucet handle. Water leaking from faucet and pipe at three compartment sink. Water is dripping onto kitchen floor beneath three compartment sink.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection 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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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using unapproved sanitizer. Operator purchased approved sanitizer at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on cookline Employee replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle filled with a purple degreaser stored on chemical shelf next to walk-in cooler. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO2 tanks stored next to ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with sale food in reachin cooler on cookline Employee placed in a pan labeled "employee food only" and placed on bottom shelf
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of potatoes stored on floor in walking cooler Employee placed on shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in men and women's restrooms
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers and utensils in three-compartments sink, then placed on drain board to air dry. Discussed with operator, operator educated employee and setting up sanitizer at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee obtained water from handwash sink for steam table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard greens, Mac n cheese and beef brisket in walk-in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line. Employee cleaning at time of inspection.
Jul 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at warehouse washing area blocked by hot box and rolling cart with bus pans. Operator moved items away from handwash sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler by wood fire grill.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled food containers then handled cleaned food containers at ware washing area with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed food pans with soap, rinsed with clean water then put them away to air dry without sanitizing process. Discussed with operator, operator setup sanitizer with chlorine in three compartment sink, employee starts re-sanitize food pans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pack of raw burger meat stored over collard greens in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box by wood fire grill Hot holding: pulled pork 120 F, smoked chicken 129 F. Employee reheated on wood fire grill, re temp: pulled pork 164-170 F, smoked chicken 167-171 F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at warehouse washing area blocked by hot box and rolling cart with bus pans. Operator moved items away from handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in cooler by wood fire grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler by wood fire grill.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of take out soap cups stored on floor by walk-in cooler.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over multiple sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloths stored in handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed.
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. Provided by email. Operator print and some employee signed at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at front service area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in cooler by bbq grill.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to bbq grill. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and marinated pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator covered at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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