Tampa, Hillsborough County

JIMBO'S PIT BAR B Q

4103 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa, FL 33609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jun 1, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 24601575

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

02C-02-5

Detail 24601577

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection

12B-07-4

Detail 24601576

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on clean dish table in dish room at time of inspection.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24413531

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspectionnn

41-17-4

Detail 24413528

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.

14-11-5

Detail 24413529

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed alto sham food warmer door gaskets are damaged at time of inspectionnn

10-01-5

Detail 24413530

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed black plastic basket in bulk pickle bucket at time of inspection.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24002594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

10-01-5

Detail 24002593

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup handle in bulk sugar at time of insoectionnn

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23544209

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink next to dish room to rinse knife off at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 23544206

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed some spray bottles not labeled at time of inspection. Spray bottle stored in server area not labeled at beginning of inspection. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23544210

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed slotted black plastic tray in bulk pickles in walk in cooler a time of inspection. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23544208

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to manager office at time of inspection. Employee moved drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23544211

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on lower hot box door near manager office damaged at time of inspection.

10-01-5

Detail 23544207

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23159041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection

41-17-4

Detail 23159044

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in establishment at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23159045

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic basket in large pickle bin at time of inspection

14-11-5

Detail 23159042

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed alto-sham handle repaired with duct tape at time of inspection Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23159043

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22718777

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove glove and put on new gloves without washing hands while cooking eggs

50-17-3

Detail 22718770

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 22718773

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soda fountains in kitchen and server isle soiled around nozzles with food debris

31A-12-4

Detail 22718774

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Server isle without hand sink for servers to wash hand after dropping off dirty plates Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22718767

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in server station at beginning of inspection. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22718769

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooving on cutting boards in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 22718771

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Duct tape used to repair food warmer in kitchen. - Gasket torn on food warmer in kitchen

10-20-4

Detail 22718768

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on smoker handle.

10-01-5

Detail 22718775

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour with handle in product. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22718772

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in soiled with food debris

22-16-4

Detail 22718776

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in prep room has accumulation of food debris at bottom of unit

14-17-4

Detail 22718778

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 22460879

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose in back prep room without vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No vacuum breaker at time of call back Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No vacuum breaker at time of call back Admin Complaint

31A-12-4

Detail 22460881

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In server area where ice is scooped no hand wash sink available for use Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No handwash sink at time of callback in server area Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22460878

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added additional storage room for food, single service items, and equipment in a separate building from establishment. Operator states they added the room within the last 1-2 years. No plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Plan review not submitted at time of callback Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22460877

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator current educational package for Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Not provided at time of callback Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 22460880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees expired from 8/2020 to 9/2020. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Training not updated at time of callback Admin Complaint

33-11-4

Detail 22460874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Missing drain plug at time of callback Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22460875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in the bathrooms. No other bathrooms on premises Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No signage at time of call back Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Signage not provided at tile of callback Admin Complaint

29-08-4

Detail 22460876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink curbing in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Mop sink still has curb damage Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Admin Complaint

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22318529

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Corn meal stored next to paint in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Corn meal still next to paint at time of call back. Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 22318528

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose in back prep room without vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No vacuum breaker at time of call back Time Extended

31A-12-4

Detail 22318524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In server area where ice is scooped no hand wash sink available for use Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22318527

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added additional storage room for food, single service items, and equipment in a separate building from establishment. Operator states they added the room within the last 1-2 years. No plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22318534

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator current educational package for Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22318526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees expired from 8/2020 to 9/2020. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 22318530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in brown sugar with handle in the product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Handle in sugar at time of inspection Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 22318533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22318525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in the bathrooms. No other bathrooms on premises Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No signage at time of call back Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22318531

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink curbing in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Mop sink still has curb damage Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22318532

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 8Basic: 8Total: 23

09-01-4

Detail 22316180

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling English muffins that would not immediately be heated without wearing gloves. Discussed with manager and states employees should be wearing gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22316179

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw frozen shrimp out of packaging stored over sliced frozen potatoes. Operator switched food items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22316183

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought soiled dishes to server station to empty and the grabbed plated food without first washing hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22316189

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states walk in cooler temp was at 40f this morning. During morning with multiple deliveries door was left open. Discussed with operator to leave door shut to lower temperatures inside unit. Walk in cooler- Pork (45F); Poultry (45F); Pork (47F); slaw (43F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix 47F Reach in cooler- cut tomatoes 50F, shredded cheese 51F placed ice on top Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22316207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. On eggs Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22316195

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Corn meal stored next to paint in storage room. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22316197

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose in back prep room without vacuum breaker. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22316208

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on dicer in smoker room Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22316206

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During inspection observed employee using hand wash sink to dispose of ice from cooling product and also employee used hand wash sink to clean towel. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22316205

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more (10)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/ Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 22316191

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In server area where ice is scooped no hand wash sink available for use Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22316181

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added additional storage room for food, single service items, and equipment in a separate building from establishment. Operator states they added the room within the last 1-2 years. No plans on file. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22316186

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator current educational package for Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22316187

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees expired from 8/2020 to 9/2020. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22316193

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with cleaners not labeled hanging in prep room. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22316177

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on clean dish table Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22316185

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in brown sugar with handle in the product. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 22316203

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22316184

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in the bathrooms. No other bathrooms on premises Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22316182

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open during inspection Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22316178

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink curbing in disrepair Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 22316200

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back by parking lot of restaurant easily accessible to the public due to door ajar and no lock on machine. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22316201

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled Warning

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21755966

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in reachin cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21755967

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles next to sugar Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21755963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 21755964

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Blue lid on black pepper

02C-02-5

Detail 21755961

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21755965

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21755962

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21755960

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21755968

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door stainless freezer by office

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21337541

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21337542

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21337544

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21337539

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21337538

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21337540

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 21337543

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On-Site

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 20881801

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle next to food containers Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20881795

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer , management delegated job to employee Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20881793

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20881798

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 20881799

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in spices,and rising flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20881797

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20881794

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On mircowave Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20881792

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20881796

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On hot holding cabinet Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20881791

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Had fan blowing on raw chicken , management removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20881800

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line

21-12-4

Detail 20881802

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20881790

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container by servers area Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20490249

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

02C-02-5

Detail 20490245

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 20490250

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20490251

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt and pepper container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20490246

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20490247

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Servers area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 20490252

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons on cooks line

21-12-4

Detail 20490248

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site