JERK HUT SOUTH TAMPA JAMAICAN STATION
3699 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813 966-9170
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024017942 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food stored in reach in coolers not labeled as to when it was made.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display is the mfdv and not the restaurants license. Operator has multiple licenses.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes stored in a togo thank you bag. Operator moved tomatoes to a clear food grade bag during inspection n
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator moved cart during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoodle handle in brown rice on steam well at time of inspection. Operator moved spoodle
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items not date marked. - Cooked chicken - Cooked ground beef
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator states that there is only himself and one other worker at this store. Operator doesn't know if other worker has training and no proof of training is kept on site at time of inspection.
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.
Nov 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator states that there is only himself and one other worker at this store. Operator doesn't know if other worker has training and no proof of training is kept on site at time of inspection.
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. Observed cutting boards in kitchen and on clean dish rack have grooves in them.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back by triple sink blocked by garbage can at time of inspection. Operator moved can.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Juice packaged by operator at their location that's not pasteurized needs this label: WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
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. Operator states that there is only himself and one other worker at this store. Operator doesn't know if other worker has training and no proof of training is kept on site at time of inspection.
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.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed juice in reach in cooler that operator says is packaged at the main restaurant and sold at this site.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. Operator made phone call to owner. Owner sent picture of current license. Owner states that he will bring license in at earliest opportunity.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen and on clean dish rack have grooves in them.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old day dots on hotel pans on clean dish shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop placed head down in mop sink. Operator turned mop around to dry.
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.