Jazzys BBQ
5703 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 · Permanent Food Service · License 3911947
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection2 high priority, 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats)-34
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 2 dented cans of green beans. 4 dented cans of aged cheddar cheese sauce.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Two containers of raw seasoned chicken are stored over raw pork ribs on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Manager not available at time of inspection. Certificates are stored inside locked office.
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/ 5 employees working, no manager present. 1 front counter employee, 1 server, 3 cooks.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler certificate available for Benjamin H. and Juan C. All other certificates are stored inside locked office. Manager not in establishment at time of inspection.
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
No label available for cake, pecan pie and sweet potato pie located at front service counter.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Located on shelf beneath fan.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Multiple walls of soil throughout establishment in kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License stored inside locked office. Manager not available for access into office at time of inspection.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.