JIMBO'S PIT BAR B Q
4103 W KENNEDY BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed slotted black plastic tray in bulk pickles in walk in cooler a time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to manager office at time of inspection. Employee moved drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on lower hot box door near manager office damaged at time of inspection.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink next to dish room to rinse knife off at time of inspection.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed some spray bottles not labeled at time of inspection. Spray bottle stored in server area not labeled at beginning of inspection. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic basket in large pickle bin at time of inspection
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed alto-sham handle repaired with duct tape at time of inspection Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in establishment at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooving on cutting boards in kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Duct tape used to repair food warmer in kitchen. - Gasket torn on food warmer in kitchen
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on smoker handle.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour with handle in product. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in soiled with food debris
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in prep room has accumulation of food debris at bottom of unit
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove glove and put on new gloves without washing hands while cooking eggs
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soda fountains in kitchen and server isle soiled around nozzles with food debris
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Server isle without hand sink for servers to wash hand after dropping off dirty plates Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in server station at beginning of inspection. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Missing drain plug at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in the bathrooms. No other bathrooms on premises Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No signage at time of call back **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Signage not provided at tile of callback Admin Complaint
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink curbing in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Mop sink still has curb damage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose in back prep room without vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No vacuum breaker at time of call back **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No vacuum breaker at time of call back Admin Complaint
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In server area where ice is scooped no hand wash sink available for use Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No handwash sink at time of callback in server area Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishment added additional storage room for food, single service items, and equipment in a separate building from establishment. Operator states they added the room within the last 1-2 years. No plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Plan review not submitted at time of callback Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator current educational package for Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Not provided at time of callback Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. All employees expired from 8/2020 to 9/2020. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Training not updated at time of callback Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in brown sugar with handle in the product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Handle in sugar at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in the bathrooms. No other bathrooms on premises Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No signage at time of call back **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink curbing in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Mop sink still has curb damage **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Corn meal stored next to paint in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Corn meal still next to paint at time of call back. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose in back prep room without vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No vacuum breaker at time of call back **Time Extended**
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In server area where ice is scooped no hand wash sink available for use Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishment added additional storage room for food, single service items, and equipment in a separate building from establishment. Operator states they added the room within the last 1-2 years. No plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator current educational package for Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. All employees expired from 8/2020 to 9/2020. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
8
Basic
8
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on clean dish table Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in brown sugar with handle in the product. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in the bathrooms. No other bathrooms on premises Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open during inspection Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink curbing in disrepair Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back by parking lot of restaurant easily accessible to the public due to door ajar and no lock on machine. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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 handling English muffins that would not immediately be heated without wearing gloves. Discussed with manager and states employees should be wearing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw frozen shrimp out of packaging stored over sliced frozen potatoes. Operator switched food items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought soiled dishes to server station to empty and the grabbed plated food without first washing hands. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states walk in cooler temp was at 40f this morning. During morning with multiple deliveries door was left open. Discussed with operator to leave door shut to lower temperatures inside unit. Walk in cooler- Pork (45F); Poultry (45F); Pork (47F); slaw (43F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix 47F Reach in cooler- cut tomatoes 50F, shredded cheese 51F placed ice on top **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. On eggs Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Corn meal stored next to paint in storage room. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose in back prep room without vacuum breaker. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on dicer in smoker room Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During inspection observed employee using hand wash sink to dispose of ice from cooling product and also employee used hand wash sink to clean towel. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more (10)employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In server area where ice is scooped no hand wash sink available for use Warning
- 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/. Establishment added additional storage room for food, single service items, and equipment in a separate building from establishment. Operator states they added the room within the last 1-2 years. No plans on file. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator current educational package for Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. All employees expired from 8/2020 to 9/2020. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with cleaners not labeled hanging in prep room. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 8 intermediate, 8 basic).