Jim's Buffet and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Jim's Buffet and Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Marianna facility scores 93, putting Jim's Buffet and Grill on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Raisins and croutons at garden bar not covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water from drain line in kitchen hallway. Owner states it is being repaired.
36-22-4
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons and raisins for salad bar out for service not covered for protection. Manager covered both items for protection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen area used as dump sink food debris in bottom of sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Wrong test strips for chlorine dish machine had quit strips but using chlorine for triple sink and dishwasher.
16-33-4
70
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 34 rodent droppings in the following areas; 2 on floor under first booth in dining room, 4 on floor in glass wall dining room, 11 on floor in kitchen under can rack beside ice machine, 7 on floor under oven, 1 on top of a can of pineapples located on dry storage rack, 3 on top of grey dry storage bin, 2 on top of a box of pancake mix on dry storage rack, 4 on floor under fryer. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 Tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 1 box of chicken stored on flat baking sheet on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-47-4
78
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles with an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on soda machine in wait station.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice on walk-in freezer floor and doorway.
14-69-4
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad 58F and ham 60F on salad bar buffet. Owner unsure of when items were placed in salad bar buffet. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad 58F and ham 60F on salad bar buffet. Owner unsure of when items were placed in salad bar buffet. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to thaw fish. Cook removed fish from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed expired employee training certificates. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on kitchen walls.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in sink with no continuous running water. Cook turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cooking equipment not dried before being stored. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap bucket in hand sink located as soon as you walk in main kitchen door.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked before properly drying in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole turkey stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
82
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburger meat over watermelon in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink by prep sink in kitchen area. Sink used for other purposes.
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, steak and pickles uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
64
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea in reach in cooler not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dehydrated mashed potatoes in container with no label in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda box stored on floor in kitchen area next to other soda boxes.
08B-38-4
78
Aug 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with no date mark. Manager states that some items were made 8-6. Manager placed date marking on product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses stacked together without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dessert in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jim's Buffet and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jim's Buffet and Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jim's Buffet and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jim's Buffet and Grill.
How does Jim's Buffet and Grill compare to other restaurants in Marianna?
Jim's Buffet and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Marianna average of 93.
Has Jim's Buffet and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jim's Buffet and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jim's Buffet and Grill 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 Jim's Buffet and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jim's Buffet and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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