Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Palmetto restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in prep kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees at time of inspection with only one employee Jessica Johnson having proof of food handler training (Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association)expiring on (3/31/2028.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean food grade containers stored on floor between reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Manager removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on reach in cooler in kitchen with cut marks making it no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed grease receptacle lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with no barrier between the scoop and the dust on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed garage lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
58
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in woman's public restroom. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with blue with clear liquid in it. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf next to food items. Employee removed. observed cell phone charger on shelf next to food. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shied on fixture above reach in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle pedialyte in reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear storage area reach in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall to the left of slicer.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored unprotected on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of utensils adjacent to countertop food warmer stored in water. Operator removed utensils to clean. and dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in women's public restroom.
31B-04-4
74
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled above stove and in flip top cooler. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 soda guns at bar area with pink/ black slimy buildup in them. Operator cleaned and sanitized both guns. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove base adjacent to the fryer.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back brace stored in reach in freezer next to food. Operator removed brace from freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stainless forks and spoons stored handle down at food window. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill.
How does Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jaxx Playbook Sportsbar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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