Inspection Report

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JAZZYS BBQ

5703 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3742581
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781083
DBPR license3911947

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of green beans. 4 dented cans of aged cheddar cheese sauce. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Two containers of raw seasoned chicken are stored over raw pork ribs on shelf inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager not available at time of inspection. Certificates are stored inside locked office. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more 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/ 5 employees working, no manager present. 1 front counter employee, 1 server, 3 cooks. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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. Food handler certificate available for Benjamin H. and Juan C. All other certificates are stored inside locked office. Manager not in establishment at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License stored inside locked office. Manager not available for access into office at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Located on shelf beneath fan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No label available for cake, pecan pie and sweet potato pie located at front service counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls of soil throughout establishment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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