Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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JASON'S DELI

2702 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 7, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3318543
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8309214
DBPR license3912562

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 7, 2023 3:29 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 9, 2023 9:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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 5

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitized food equipments properly, warewashing occurs at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches on dish machine. 1 live roach under three compartment sink. 13 live roach in cabinet by prep sink. 1 live roach under prep table with can opener. 9 live roaches in cabinets under prep table with meat slicer. 1 live roach in dry food storage room. 7 live roaches in cabinet under steam well on cook line. 18 live roaches under steam tables on front service line. 3 live roaches in cabinets behind cash register on front service line. 2 live roaches in cabinets under self service station at dining area. 8 live roaches in cabinets under salad buffet station at dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 roach egg sacs in cabinets at food prep area. 1 roach egg sac in dry food storage room. 11 roach egg sacs on front service line under steam tables, counter cabinets and floor. 1 roach egg sac in cabinet under self service station. 2 roach egg sacs on floor by the self service ice cream machine at dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler under microwaves at front line: Cold holding: hard boiled egg 47 F, butter 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F, corn and bean salsa 44 F. Operator moving items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping towel stored in handwash sink by cookie oven. Manager removed. Food debris observed in handwash sink at prep area. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on top of the dish machine. 5 dead roaches in cabinet by prep sink. 2 dead roach under prep table with can opener. 7 dead roaches in cabinets under prep table with meat slicer. 4 dead roaches on fly sticky tape in dry food storage room. 2 dead roaches on floor under shelves by ice machine. 1 dead roach on soda syrup box by ice machine. 17 dead roaches in cabinets under handwash sink by cookie oven. 23 dead roaches in cabinet under steam table on cook line. 13 dead roaches on floor in cleaning utility room by mop sink. 4 dead roaches on gasket of the drawer cooler. 5 dead roaches under steam table on front service line. 27 dead roaches in cabinets under self service station at dining area. 37 dead roaches in cabinets under salad buffet station at dining area. 3 dead roaches on floor by the self service ice cream machine at dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on and over prep tables at prep area. Manager discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of commercially processed soups in plastic container stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

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