Jam's Diner
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Jam's Diner has 11 inspections in the public record. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited two times.
Jam's Diner's latest score is in line with the Spring Hill average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting.
24-08-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The reach in cooler across from the cook line on the left side the interior by the gasket solid mold-like substance or slime. The operator cleaned the interior of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks near the walk-in cooler were found unchained. The operator chained them up. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. There is an old label on 1 container in the kitchen shelving unit.
16-46-4
Basic - The interior of the microwave by the server wait station has an accumulation of grease. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Three ceiling vents in the kitchen are soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
95
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked sausage patties stored over ready-to-eat squeeze bottles filled with salad dressings not in original commercially sealed packaging in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated that the sausages are cooked up to 145F. Operator moved and stored correctly. Discussed in depth with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-28-4
90
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored on shelf above container of sliced turkey and ham in walk-in cooler and raw shell eggs stored on shelf above containers of hashbrowns and sliced pastrami. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of tums stored above rack of bread in the kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor in dry storage pantry area. Employee discarded dead roaches, cleaned, and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in bin. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door in women's bathroom.
32-04-4
64
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 11/ 2017. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: ordered **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken salad (53F); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); potato salad 60 (53F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Raw steak 57F, cooked chicken strips 53F, Canadian bacon 53F, tzatziki 54F, **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door cooler at wait station, butter pats (53F - Cold Holding)operator had our on counter a few minutes ago, then put back in cooler, discussed possible time as public health control. chicken salad (53F); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); potato salad 60 (53F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - cold holding);Beef (43F - Cold Holding); Pork (43F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: In reach in cooler on cook line - steak 57F, cooked chicken strips 53F, Canadian bacon 53F, tzatziki 54F, see stop sale Butter pats added to time control **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 11/ 2017. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jam's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jam's Diner on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jam's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jam's Diner.
How does Jam's Diner compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Jam's Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Jam's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jam's Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jam's Diner 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's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jam's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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