Jason's Deli
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Jason's Deli appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “dented/rusted cans present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Jason's Deli scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts.
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working without a hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint.
13-03-4
78
Sep 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-13: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches underneath front of house buffet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: 1 live roach underground in back kitchen area. 1 live roaches underneath coffee underneath front of house buffet. Staff eradicated roaches and sanitize area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: 1 live roach crawling on floor under storage shelves in dry food storage room. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches underneath buffet on front of house buffet line. 1 dead roaches on front buffet line floor. 2 dead roaches underneath coffee station. 1 dead roach in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: 2 dead roaches underneath drink station. Staff cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: 1 dead roach under printer at cash register area. 1 dead roach on floor next to hot boxes. 1 dead roach under handwash sink at back kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor behind large ice machine. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
64
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches underneath front of house buffet. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (45)- Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired 06/01/2025. **Warning**
16-33-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep grooves on reach in coolers on front line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches underneath buffet on front of house buffet line. 1 dead roaches on front buffet line floor. 2 dead roaches underneath coffee station. 1 dead roach in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by dishwasher. **Warning**
24-08-4
52
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0PPM Operator states no chlorine came on truck, operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Quat 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO 200PPM **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by single service item, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken on cook line. Dishwasher, out of chlorine Cutting board on cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored above food preparation area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Woman's rest room sink slow draining at time of inspection.
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Catering reach in cooler, rust pitted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Costs above single service containers in dry storage. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
47
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of roasted bell peppers. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored above syrup on storage rack. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around soda nozzles.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container near dish area. Discussed with operator. Operator removed label and placed in dish pit **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service togo containers on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches underneath drink station in lobby. Employee cleaned and sanitized area **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado's not washed before preparation avocados still have stickers on them.
08B-39-4
78
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches on dish machine. 1 live roach under three compartment sink. 13 live roach in cabinet by prep sink. 1 live roach under prep table with can opener. 9 live roaches in cabinets under prep table with meat slicer. 1 live roach in dry food storage room. 7 live roaches in cabinet under steam well on cook line. 18 live roaches under steam tables on front service line. 3 live roaches in cabinets behind cash register on front service line. 2 live roaches in cabinets under self service station at dining area. 8 live roaches in cabinets under salad buffet station at dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 15 live roaches on dish machine. 2 live roaches under prep counter at food prep area. 1 live roach under cookie oven. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 1 live roach under speed rack on cooks line. 3 live roaches under prep table were meat slicer and can opener is located. 2 live roaches in dish shelf dry storage rack corner piece by dish machine 1 live under three compartment sink **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on top of the dish machine. 5 dead roaches in cabinet by prep sink. 2 dead roach under prep table with can opener. 7 dead roaches in cabinets under prep table with meat slicer. 4 dead roaches on fly sticky tape in dry food storage room. 2 dead roaches on floor under shelves by ice machine. 1 dead roach on soda syrup box by ice machine. 17 dead roaches in cabinets under handwash sink by cookie oven. 23 dead roaches in cabinet under steam table on cook line. 13 dead roaches on floor in cleaning utility room by mop sink. 4 dead roaches on gasket of the drawer cooler. 5 dead roaches under steam table on front service line. 27 dead roaches in cabinets under self service station at dining area. 37 dead roaches in cabinets under salad buffet station at dining area. 3 dead roaches on floor by the self service ice cream machine at dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 6 dead roaches under cookie oven on cook line. 2 dead roaches on top of the dish machine. 1 dead roach under steam table on front line. 2 dead roaches under soda fountain machine at self service station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: 2 dead roaches in cabinet of steam well. Cash register 1 dead roach under cash register 3 dead roaches under oven by hand washing sink. 2 dead under dish machine. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitized food equipments properly, warewashing occurs at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches on dish machine. 1 live roach under three compartment sink. 13 live roach in cabinet by prep sink. 1 live roach under prep table with can opener. 9 live roaches in cabinets under prep table with meat slicer. 1 live roach in dry food storage room. 7 live roaches in cabinet under steam well on cook line. 18 live roaches under steam tables on front service line. 3 live roaches in cabinets behind cash register on front service line. 2 live roaches in cabinets under self service station at dining area. 8 live roaches in cabinets under salad buffet station at dining area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 roach egg sacs in cabinets at food prep area. 1 roach egg sac in dry food storage room. 11 roach egg sacs on front service line under steam tables, counter cabinets and floor. 1 roach egg sac in cabinet under self service station. 2 roach egg sacs on floor by the self service ice cream machine at dining area. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler under microwaves at front line: Cold holding: hard boiled egg 47 F, butter 47 F, cooked chicken 48 F, corn and bean salsa 44 F. Operator moving items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping towel stored in handwash sink by cookie oven. Manager removed. Food debris observed in handwash sink at prep area. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on top of the dish machine. 5 dead roaches in cabinet by prep sink. 2 dead roach under prep table with can opener. 7 dead roaches in cabinets under prep table with meat slicer. 4 dead roaches on fly sticky tape in dry food storage room. 2 dead roaches on floor under shelves by ice machine. 1 dead roach on soda syrup box by ice machine. 17 dead roaches in cabinets under handwash sink by cookie oven. 23 dead roaches in cabinet under steam table on cook line. 13 dead roaches on floor in cleaning utility room by mop sink. 4 dead roaches on gasket of the drawer cooler. 5 dead roaches under steam table on front service line. 27 dead roaches in cabinets under self service station at dining area. 37 dead roaches in cabinets under salad buffet station at dining area. 3 dead roaches on floor by the self service ice cream machine at dining area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on and over prep tables at prep area. Manager discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of commercially processed soups in plastic container stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
30
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, measured at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager had employee set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink across from register not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
78
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jason's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jason's Deli on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jason's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jason's Deli.
How does Jason's Deli compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jason's Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jason's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jason's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jason's Deli 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 Jason's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jason's Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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