JESSES TAVERN
524 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes then prepare drinks without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High 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. Operator placed time mark on butter, sour cream and shredded cheddar blend. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid observed on cleaning shelf in dining area. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at salad station with no hair restraint.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in bucket of standing water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under and behind soda fountain nozzles has food buildup.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 employee drinks in walk in cooler stored over food items. Operator placed drinks in pan labeled employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers by hot hold units. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. Operator reattached drain line. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:45 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.