Keys Jam-Rock Grill

40168 Us Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Keys Jam-Rock Grill, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Tarpon Springs facility scores 77, putting Keys Jam-Rock Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer ion cook line- raw ox tail over salmon, operator moved ox tail to bottom of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit, kit expired in 2024

16-37-1

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened 2 days ago, no date. Operator put date on jug. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer at 0ppm, employee added sanitizer, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by spice rack and has bucket stored in it, all items removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

May 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

50-08-7

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans must be revised and sent into plan review

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Keys Jam-Rock Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Keys Jam-Rock Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Keys Jam-Rock Grill compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Keys Jam-Rock Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Keys Jam-Rock Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keys Jam-Rock Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Keys Jam-Rock 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 Keys Jam-Rock Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Keys Jam-Rock Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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