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JERK PIT

1939 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612

License #3916505

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Quick take

JERK PIT in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 7 minor violations.

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100%
Imported observations
20
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle.
  • [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board.
  • [33-09-4] Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls have buildup of dust overtop refrigerator in kitchen area.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty tongs stored inside it.
  • [28-07-4] Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Mop sink is blocked establishment dumping water in 3 compartment sink.
  • [08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting.
  • [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach between oven and fryer chef clean and sanitized area.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
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JERK PIT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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