JERK HUT

Food safety records indicate JERK HUT in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 6 reports on file

1241 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/4/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10909008

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler has no time control safety foods inside the ambient air temperature was 56F. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Missing for 1 employee.

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10705862

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler does not have any temperature controlled foods in it but it's ambient air temperature is 69F. The freezer is maintaining proper temperature and will be used for any future cold items until cooler is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Operator will repair or replace the fridge **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**

10/28/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8712253

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler does not have any temperature controlled foods in it but it's ambient air temperature is 69F. The freezer is maintaining proper temperature and will be used for any future cold items until cooler is repaired. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the kitchen by trash can. Fly left during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping under cabinet operator removed clean and sanitize the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130F operator reheated to 165 in microwave and will begin using time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

5/29/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8641459

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cabinets soiled with debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: not completed Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: not completed yet Admin Complaint

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8639686

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cabinets soiled with debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**

3/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8334251

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cabinets soiled with debris Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Battery that operates water pump is currently not working or is not charged. Operator is currently using small battery operated pump to wash hands connected to a 16.9 oz bottle of water. total run time while small pump is turned on is approximately 40 seconds, with a light flow of water. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (111F - Hot Holding); chicken (124F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours operator removed to be reheated. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning