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THE JERK CENTER

405 S PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3581128
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10777125
DBPR license6217789

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings underneath metal rack in storage room. 1 rodent droppings next to rack in storage room. 1 rodent dropping on floor in carpeted storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained white cutting board on steam table.

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in carpeted storage room. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.