BEST FOR LESS JAMAICAN JERK LLC
11618 North 22nd Street
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table.
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed operator washing and sanitizing dishes without rinsing. Discussed with operator to wash, rinse and sanitize.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in grocery bags in chest freezer.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use handwash sink to fill up container of water.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to stove. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and cabbage in rice not date marked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling soil un sealed wood, discussed with operator on sealing or painting.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on posting license.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on back prep table.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout establishment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal sodas in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler near register soiled. Discussed with operator.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing in stagnant water, operator turned on water at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood board used to store ingredients in kitchen, discussed with operator on using sealed wood.
- 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Ant pesticide bait not used in contained unit, or used as crack and crevice treatment.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed with Operator. Operator rewashed hands in Handsink at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 operator education packet at time of inspection.
- 16-06-4:Intermediate - No approved cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Establishment using laundry detergent in place of dishwashing liquid. Operator began rewashing all utensils at time of inspection with dishwashing liquid **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining chlorine sanitizer strips.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink next to dish area. Operator stocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom shelf of prep table in dish area rusted. Discussed with operator.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Discussed with operator on date marking food throughout kitchen.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen in red. Discussed with operator on having charged fire extinguisher.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair throughout kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in 3 Compartment Sink, operator began running water. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies on wall next to stove top.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtail 54 F in reach in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray above reach in freezer.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Operator provided one food handler certification.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).