Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food stored in reach in coolers not labeled as to when it was made.
02C-02-5
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display is the mfdv and not the restaurants license. Operator has multiple licenses.
50-09-4
95
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes stored in a togo thank you bag. Operator moved tomatoes to a clear food grade bag during inspection n
14-31-5
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items not date marked. - Cooked chicken - Cooked ground beef
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
74
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states that there is only himself and one other worker at this store. Operator doesn't know if other worker has training and no proof of training is kept on site at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Extended to 60 day callback 12/30/2023**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Employee working didn't have proof of food handlers training at this location. Unable to have other location email food handlers card at time of call back. Explained to owner about emailing proof as soon as possible **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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 2023-11-01: Extended to 60day call back 12/30/2023**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states that there is only himself and one other worker at this store. Operator doesn't know if other worker has training and no proof of training is kept on site at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Extended to 60 day callback 12/30/2023**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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 2023-11-01: Extended to 60day call back 12/30/2023**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen and on clean dish rack have grooves in them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states that there is only himself and one other worker at this store. Operator doesn't know if other worker has training and no proof of training is kept on site at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed juice in reach in cooler that operator says is packaged at the main restaurant and sold at this site. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back by triple sink blocked by garbage can at time of inspection. Operator moved can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Juice packaged by operator at their location that's not pasteurized needs this label: WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. Operator made phone call to owner. Owner sent picture of current license. Owner states that he will bring license in at earliest opportunity. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen and on clean dish rack have grooves in them. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old day dots on hotel pans on clean dish shelves. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop placed head down in mop sink. Operator turned mop around to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Apr 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station.
How does Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station 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 South Tampa Jamaican Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk Hut South Tampa Jamaican Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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