Tavares, Lake County

JAM GRILL RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

390 W BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares, FL 32778

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Jan 22, 2026
City
Tavares
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24317833

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24317830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24317835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sweet tea at drink area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24317831

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior Oven at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24317829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24317832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at warmer at front counter. All at prep area in the kitchen hen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24317834

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop by hand sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Time Extended

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 24298123

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24298118

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta in reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24298120

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

41-17-4

Detail 24298121

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid by dish washer.

51-11-4

Detail 24298125

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter. Two tanks by three compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 24298114

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24298117

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sweet tea at drink area.

22-08-4

Detail 24298124

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior Oven at cook line

23-03-4

Detail 24298115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. Exterior reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24298119

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24298122

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at warmer at front counter. All at prep area in the kitchen hen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24298116

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop by hand sink in the kitchen.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23869936

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in reach in freezer. Raw chicken over cabbage in reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23869945

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cool. Raw marinated chicken (70F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23869941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than4 hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Jerk Chicken (117F - Hot Holding); Rice and Beans (111F - Hot Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 23869940

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser and all purpose cleaner stored next to clean pans at dish area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23869943

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry basket soiled Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23869939

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates bowls utensils on fish drying rack. Pots and pans in the kitchen Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23869938

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour containers. Operator removed.

23-03-4

Detail 23869944

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket across from cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23869947

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in across from cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23869942

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of forks on the floor. Operator removed. To go containers in box on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23869937

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by civil line soiled. Wall at prep area at cook line

21-12-4

Detail 23869946

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipe cloths on prep table at cook line. Operator put in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 19

41-10-4

Detail 23667784

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - green bucket of cleaner stored next to heat well on front line.

22-02-4

Detail 23667796

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23667787

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in new area

53B-02-5

Detail 23667802

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.

11-26-1

Detail 23667793

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. - 1 new hire Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23667800

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in new area

41-17-4

Detail 23667790

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with clear liquid stored next to steam well non front line.

22-20-5

Detail 23667794

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 23667792

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23667798

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 23667801

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23667791

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located next to soda rack.

13-04-4

Detail 23667785

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 23667789

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door.

10-08-5

Detail 23667799

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

22-08-4

Detail 23667797

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. - oven on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23667795

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in new area

23-03-4

Detail 23667788

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23667786

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 11Total: 11

22-20-5

Detail 23120561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 23120551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23120558

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 23120552

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23120556

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23120557

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board store at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 23120559

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23120553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23120555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23120560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of coking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23120554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Time Extended

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 23103007

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - chlorine 0ppm , several attempts. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23103008

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to dish machine blocked with mop bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23103013

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23102999

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. -2 new hires

22-20-5

Detail 23103009

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 23103012

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23102998

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 23103000

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 23103001

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restrooms

51-11-4

Detail 23103005

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located at front counter.

14-09-4

Detail 23103016

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board store at 3 compartment sink.

51-09-4

Detail 23103014

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.

35B-01-4

Detail 23103010

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door

08B-38-4

Detail 23103002

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Red beans in dry storage Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23103003

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 23103011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of coking equipment on cooks line.

22-16-4

Detail 23103015

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-17-4

Detail 23103006

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed vegetables stored over cooked chicken in glasss door cooler

42-01-4

Detail 23103004

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 22330568

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - outside mop sink

16-37-1

Detail 22330567

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No test strip for quat sanitizer

51-11-4

Detail 22330566

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located under 3 compartment sink.