Inspection Report

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BEST FOR LESS JAMAICAN JERK LLC

11618 N 22ND ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3413245
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8578455
DBPR license3917125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority41-20-4

High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Ant pesticide bait not used in contained unit, or used as crack and crevice treatment.

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed with Operator. Operator rewashed hands in Handsink at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator education packet at time of inspection.

#14Intermediate16-06-4

Intermediate – No approved cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Establishment using laundry detergent in place of dishwashing liquid. Operator began rewashing all utensils at time of inspection with dishwashing liquid **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining chlorine sanitizer strips.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink next to dish area. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom shelf of prep table in dish area rusted. Discussed with operator.

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Discussed with operator on date marking food throughout kitchen.

Basic 10

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling soil un sealed wood, discussed with operator on sealing or painting.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on posting license.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on back prep table.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout establishment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal sodas in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler near register soiled. Discussed with operator.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing in stagnant water, operator turned on water at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood board used to store ingredients in kitchen, discussed with operator on using sealed wood.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.