AUTHENTIC ISLAND JERK

With 2 documented inspections, AUTHENTIC ISLAND JERK in SUN CITY CENTER has achieved a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33573
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10890517

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in freezer door located in shed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and fish thawing at room temperature.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Shed located outside with two coolers and food storage items.
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed located outside with two coolers and food storage items inside.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager placed more soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335237

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next flour.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food with no hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage on floor near register, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 102F.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled above 3 Compartment Sink.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 110 F, operator states he serves at room temperature. Discussed time as a public health control. Ribs 113F, advised operator to place in warmer.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near handwash sink.