JERK PIT
1939 E FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store rice, discussed with operator. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces to be served to public. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 with education packet containing cleanup procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lindo Marvin **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available upon request. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No functional probe thermometer available upon request. Attempted to calibrate, thermometer in disrepair. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler near back door not date marked, discussed with operator on date marking items held over 24 hours. **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice, discussed with operator. Operator placed in dish pit at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on food storage rack. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dish area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor near fryer, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Opened garbage bag around dumpster. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing above lights near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front hand wash sink near server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair and unable to use as intended. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters spied above fry station. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dish area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on drying rack back dishwashing area. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks on floor near register. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:58 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.