Jerk Pit, 1939 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JERK PIT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1939 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916505
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and white cutting boards.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet 3 Compartment sink.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind mop sink
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden storage shelf.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On top of oven.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and white cutting boards.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet 3 Compartment sink.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind mop sink
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden storage shelf.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork 120 ° F, curry goat 118 ° F, jerk chicken 121 ° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 110 ° F, on stove top.
  • High Priority - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Household pesticide sprayed in area infested with roaches.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Storage shelf/red and green peppers.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6-8 live roaches, 5-7 egg casings in cardboard box used for storage of cabbage, observed 8 live roaches crawling from behind FRP wall cover behind shelf. Observed 30-35 live roaches between wall and shelving bracket mounted to wall, inside of shelving bracket mount. Observed 2 live roaches at ceiling bracket and ceiling tile. Observed 1 live roach in non- working double door reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Inside and between wall and shelving bracket mounted to wall, inside of shelving bracket mount. Under/behind motion sensor, at the ceiling brace where the ceiling meets the wall.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On top of oven.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tile in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by back door **Warning**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On dry storage shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tile in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By steam table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Books, no certificates filled out THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 15, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by back door **Warning**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On dry storage shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tile in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of brown sugar container **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By steam table **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: May 16, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: May 16, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Books, no certificates filled out THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 15, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooler went out at 9am, repair management called out Moved all time/temperature controlled for safety food to other cooler **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by back door **Warning**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By back entrance.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.to go boxes not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.behind steam table ,women's bathroom wall needs painted
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed mop/service sink blocked frpm use
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine 200ppm
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.to go boxes not inverted
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by 3compartment sink and mopsink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by mopsink ,3compartment sink
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. line reach-in at 50 degrees
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken at 48,beef patties 48 in reach-in Corrected On Site. moved to freezer
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. kitchen reach-in
  • Observed wall in disrepair.corner by dishwashing area, by backdoor ,unde kitchen handsink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.dishwashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cooks line
  • Critical - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination. screen needed on smoker upper walls
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. by mopsink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.beer spraybottle
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food preparation in a prohibited area. cooking outside on smoker ,all outside cooking must be stopped at once
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor.not inverted
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/6/10.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.beer spraybottle
  • Critical. Observed food preparation in a prohibited area. cooking outside on smoker ,all outside cooking must be stopped at once
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.preparation table shelves
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.not inverted
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.license expired 2/1/10
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/6/10.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in deli case.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over tomatoes in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching produce with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site...gloves available.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Shelves are needed to store clean pots and pans.
  • Observed styrofoam cups setting on office floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.....utensils in handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Licensee indicates renewal has been mailed.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food residue inside reach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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