Jam Hot Chicken

400 W New England Ave Box 13, Winter Park, FL 32789

American

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Jam Hot Chicken has 12 inspections in the public record. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Among Winter Park restaurants, the typical score is 83; Jam Hot Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at dish area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle no label at dish area **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in chest freezer in front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed from approved plans 07/28/2021 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

29-27-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in chest freezer in front counter

14-69-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed from approved plans 07/28/2021 **Warning**

29-27-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer located at front counter has ice build up

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust at back of fan in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Next to fan at walk in cooler

36-34-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour

10-01-5

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jam Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jam Hot Chicken on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jam Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jam Hot Chicken.

How does Jam Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Jam Hot Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Jam Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jam Hot Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jam Hot Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jam Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jam Hot Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.

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