The Hummingbird Jerk House
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Hummingbird Jerk House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; The Hummingbird Jerk House is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. No date marking on items in walk in cooler. Discussed importance of date marking with operator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on charging stand stored above food prep table in back kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink. Manager moved phone and charger. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow and white/black small cutting boards on back prep table.
14-09-4
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken 112F at 2:40pm, plantains 81F at 2:40pm, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves stored in Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed gloves during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no CFM present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Davidzo. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sweet and sour chicken inside Walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 121 F on top of steam table.
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
78
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed mixer stored on wood crate **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled under prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler
02D-01-5
86
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
55
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor behind the stove with grease and debris on the floor.
36-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hummingbird Jerk House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hummingbird Jerk House on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hummingbird Jerk House?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hummingbird Jerk House.
How does The Hummingbird Jerk House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Hummingbird Jerk House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Hummingbird Jerk House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hummingbird Jerk House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hummingbird Jerk House 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 The Hummingbird Jerk House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hummingbird Jerk House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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