Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE JERK CENTER

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3437015
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726041
DBPR license6217789

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 5, 2024 1:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 6, 2024 11:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling cell phone then clean dishes and preparing food without washing hands, discussed with manager proper hand washing procedure

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -46 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink -63 rodent droppings under hand sink next to 3 compartment sink -12 rodent droppings on grease trap next to hand sink in dish area -18 rodent droppings on floor behind shelf with clean dishes stored on it -9 rodent droppings on floor by water heater

Basic 2

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under and behind equipment

#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.