Jimbos Pit Bar B Q

1215 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Jimbos Pit Bar B Q has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Jimbos Pit Bar B Q was last inspected on Mar 5, 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 three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Jimbos Pit Bar B Q's latest score of 78 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used in mustard coleslaw in walk-in cooler.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink was discarded **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tea urns. PIC covered teas. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed employee carrying cooked meats on tray on top of head, touching bottom tray with hair. Employee moved items to clean tray.

08B-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice chute

22-02-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler for the meats.

36-03-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top shelf in serviceline.

40-06-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area

36-12-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored behind knife rack and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of sugar and breading in walk-in cooler. operator moved products.. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic bean container melted. operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour containers. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm Operator changed bucket 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tartar sauce made last wed.

02C-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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in both walk-in coolers.

23-03-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floors in walk-in cooler spilled beans

36-10-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored in walk-in cooler. Manager moved medicine. **Repeat Violation**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pulled pork in walk-in cooler, suggested thin pans without lids. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor on cookline. manager moved to go boxes **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.walk-in cooler fan guards with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimbos Pit Bar B Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimbos Pit Bar B Q on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimbos Pit Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimbos Pit Bar B Q.

How does Jimbos Pit Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Jimbos Pit Bar B Q most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Jimbos Pit Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimbos Pit Bar B Q have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jimbos Pit Bar B Q 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 Jimbos Pit Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimbos Pit Bar B Q is inspected around two times per year on average.

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