JESSES TAVERN
524 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.714.0684
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting toppings on a baked potato with his bare hands.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar sink quat tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheddar and sliced tomato at 55F in sandwich make cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish pit sink. Operator replaced towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Meat cooler hand sink. Operator replaced soap.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator filled in missing information.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees placed hair nets.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk flour. Operator placed properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under and and behind soda fountain heads.
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink - ice dumped into sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat cooler hand sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At meat cooler hand sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training and expiration dates missing for 3 employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk breadcrumbs. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and backpack on shelf over flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk breading container. Operator placed correctly.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes then prepare drinks without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator placed time mark on butter, sour cream and shredded cheddar blend.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by cart. Operator moved cart.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid observed on cleaning shelf in dining area. Operator placed label
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at salad station with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in bucket of standing water. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under and behind soda fountain nozzles has food buildup.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 employee drinks in walk in cooler stored over food items. Operator placed drinks in pan labeled employee drinks.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers by hot hold units. Operator inverted.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. Operator reattached drain line.
Jul 30, 2025Call 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 plans on file Observed food prep table in walk in cooler with scale and raw meat's employees prep, and no hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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. Missing Training cards for servers, and bartenders
May 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food prep table in walk in cooler with scale and raw meat's employees prep
No plans on file Observed food prep table in walk in cooler with scale and raw meat's employees prep, and no hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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. Missing Training cards for servers, and bartenders
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tested at 10ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line butter (70F - Cold Holding); sour cream (69F - Cold Holding). Manager will use Time As A Public Health Control, time marked and sent paperwork
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food prep table in walk in cooler with scale and raw meat's employees prep
No plans on file Observed food prep table in walk in cooler with scale and raw meat's employees prep, and no hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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. Missing Training cards for servers, and bartenders
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting toppings on a baked potato with his bare hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Breaded shrimp I've asparagus in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen area. The shrimp was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. The operator replaced the paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1-4-2021
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table across from the grill. Drinks was removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer along floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 bags of shrimp thawing in standing water inn3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee place Shrimp under cold running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table on cookline cutting board
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.