Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited five times.
Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 1 employee training **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed 1 employee training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: No employee training completed at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outback area and in prep kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: Interior of ice machine is soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cooks line wall next to reach in reach in cooler in disrepair Ceiling tile missing above the dish washing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red beans in white bin not labeled by raw chicken prep station area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not labeled still **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: No label on beans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not observed not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: No paper at handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 1 employee training **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed 1 employee training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outback area and in prep kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: Interior of ice machine is soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cooks line wall next to reach in reach in cooler in disrepair Ceiling tile missing above the dish washing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In raw chicken prep area room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: Wet clothes stored on tables throughout kitchens area. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red beans in white bin not labeled by raw chicken prep station area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not labeled still **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: No label on beans. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 44 f 43 f Cold holding: Mac and cheese 44 f raw fish 45 f cut lettuce 45 f cook noodles 45 f cook beef 45. Discussed with manager to add ice to all foods or move to freezer. Employee began putting ice on food for rapid cool - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Walk in cooler. Cook rice 54 f cook pork 53 f cook beef 47 f cook chicken 48 f cook chicken 48 f cut cabbage 47 f chicken wings 46 f Mac and cheese 49 f cook rice cook corn meals 48 f milk 48 f cheese shredded 47 f raw beef 45 f ambient air temperature 45f -50 f no temperatures taken food held overnight **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not observed not observed **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 1 employee training **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed 1 employee training **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef cook pasta cook Mac and cheese not dated walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: On cook pasta cook beef and cook Mac and cheese and multiple items in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outback area and in prep kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not observed. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cooks line wall next to reach in reach in cooler in disrepair Ceiling tile missing above the dish washing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In raw chicken prep area room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not observed. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout the restaurant - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still missing hand washing signs. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red beans in white bin not labeled by raw chicken prep station area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Not labeled still **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
41
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale.carib coconut milk 1 can. Located on shelf by raw chicken prep room area
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in the kitchen 2 live flies in storage unit back of restaurant.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over juices in walk in Cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 44 f 43 f Cold holding: Mac and cheese 44 f raw fish 45 f cut lettuce 45 f cook noodles 45 f cook beef 45. Discussed with manager to add ice to all foods or move to freezer. Employee began putting ice on food for rapid cool
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cut Mellons cut lettuce cut tomatoes on buffet bar. Discussed with manager to add to the marker board on wall next to buffet.
03F-10-5
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 1 employee training **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef cook pasta cook Mac and cheese not dated walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outback area and in prep kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In back kitchen by walk in cooler. Discussed with the manager the importance of a lid and straw.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in bag on floor in walk in freezer employee removed from floor oil. Case on floor in cooks line raw chicken boxes on floor in back prep room **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cooks line wall next to reach in reach in cooler in disrepair Ceiling tile missing above the dish washing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In raw chicken prep area room **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout the restaurant
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor
21-44-1
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ac ventilation leaking water onto floor in walk in cooler not landing on food
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red beans in white bin not labeled by raw chicken prep station area.
02D-01-5
19
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over box of unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-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.
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink near dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ONeil Cha Manager **Repeat Violation**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine and cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels in hand sink near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jacket on top of dish machine
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area and walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dish machine Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area near microwaves
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in-freezer, kitchen area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area and Hand sink near dish machine faucets in disrepair
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area and walk-in-cooler
36-27-5
25
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in wic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Operator does not keep temp logs, discussed the importance of keeping them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
61
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 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. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp raw (47F - Cold Holding); red sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (48F - Cold Holding) operator moved the items to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling less than 4 hours. Small reach in cooler on cooks line across from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in sink operator moved it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Operator does not keep temp logs, discussed the importance of keeping them. **Warning**
05-10-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in wic **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating lunch in dish area **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains **Warning**
36-73-4
29
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler disrepair, plumbing has been disconnected. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Handwash sink by walk-in cooler has been repaired and working properly. Handwash sink on cook line removed and relocated. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Handwash sink reinstalled on cook line, however, no handwash sign, soap and paper towel. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 10/19/2010, the establishment has removed the handwash sink on the kitchen wall and built a buffet station opens to the dining room; handwash sink on cook line end has been relocated to the middle of the cook line. Corner area next to mop sink has been built to be a take out food station with soda machine and hot food holding unit. The private owned section is owned by the establishment now, and it's a event room of the restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: No plan application submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 07/07/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: No proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
74
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler disrepair, plumbing has been disconnected. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Handwash sink by walk-in cooler has been repaired and working properly. Handwash sink on cook line removed and relocated. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Handwash sink reinstalled on cook line, however, no handwash sign, soap and paper towel. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 10/19/2010, the establishment has removed the handwash sink on the kitchen wall and built a buffet station opens to the dining room; handwash sink on cook line end has been relocated to the middle of the cook line. Corner area next to mop sink has been built to be a take out food station with soda machine and hot food holding unit. The private owned section is owned by the establishment now, and it's a event room of the restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 07/07/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
67
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked potato 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, mac n cheese 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 46 F, sliced tomato 47 F, cut lettuce 47 F, milk 46 F. Prep table: mac n cheese (63F - Cold Holding). Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Employee starts place ice on time/temperature control for safety food at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked cabbage 45 F, curry chicken 46 F, mac n cheese 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 39 F, sliced tomato 39 F, cut lettuce 40 F, milk 39 F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Walk-in cooler Cold holding: Jerk chicken wing 46 F, cooked chicken wing 46 F, cooked ground beef 46 F, beef patty 49 F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 07/07/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler disrepair, plumbing has been disconnected. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Handwash sink by walk-in cooler has been repaired and working properly. Handwash sink on cook line removed and relocated. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 10/19/2010, the establishment has removed the handwash sink on the kitchen wall and built a buffet station opens to the dining room; handwash sink on cook line end has been relocated to the middle of the cook line. Corner area next to mop sink has been built to be a take out food station with soda machine and hot food holding unit. The private owned section is owned by the establishment now, and it's a event room of the restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
45
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: jerk chicken 112-123 F, white rice 120 F. Operator moved items to reheat in oven. Re temped: jerk chicken 167-170 F, white rice 164 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Hot holding: brown soup chicken 123F, curry chicken 131 F. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked potato 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, mac n cheese 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 46 F, sliced tomato 47 F, cut lettuce 47 F, milk 46 F. Prep table: mac n cheese (63F - Cold Holding). Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Employee starts place ice on time/temperature control for safety food at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked cabbage 45 F, curry chicken 46 F, mac n cheese 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 39 F, sliced tomato 39 F, cut lettuce 40 F, milk 39 F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler disrepair, plumbing has been disconnected. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 10/19/2010, the establishment has removed the handwash sink on the kitchen wall and built a buffet station opens to the dining room; handwash sink on cook line end has been relocated to the middle of the cook line. Corner area next to mop sink has been built to be a take out food station with soda machine and hot food holding unit. The private owned section is owned by the establishment now, and it's a event room of the restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 07/07/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
35
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. **Warning**
03E-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: jerk chicken 112-123 F, white rice 120 F. Operator moved items to reheat in oven. Re temped: jerk chicken 167-170 F, white rice 164 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple employees. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked potato 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, mac n cheese 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 46 F, sliced tomato 47 F, cut lettuce 47 F, milk 46 F. Prep table: mac n cheese (63F - Cold Holding). Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Employee starts place ice on time/temperature control for safety food at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler disrepair, plumbing has been disconnected. Handwash sink at front kitchen wall has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 10/19/2010, the establishment has removed the handwash sink on the kitchen wall and built a buffet station opens to the dining room; handwash sink on cook line end has been relocated to the middle of the cook line. Corner area next to mop sink has been built to be a take out food station with soda machine and hot food holding unit. The private owned section is owned by the establishment now, and it's a event room of the restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 07/07/2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table at kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle on ice well. Operator moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoon at buffet line self service area. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
20
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Curry chicken on the steam table temped at 132. Manager placed curry chicken on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Sanitizer ppm tested at 0ppm. Manager called mechanic.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula in hand wash sink near grill. Manager removed spatula from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in back prep area
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust in hood above prep table and reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 5 crates of chicken defrosting. Employee placed frozen chicken into sink to defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club.
How does Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club 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 Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk Hut Island Grille and Beach Club is inspected around five times per year on average.
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