Palmetto, Manatee County

JAXX PLAYBOOK SPORTSBAR & GRILL

1035 HASKO RD, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 Intermediate
Feb 4, 2026
City
Palmetto
County
Manatee
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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24348899

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in prep kitchen soiled.

53B-13-5

Detail 24348897

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees at time of inspection with only one employee Jessica Johnson having proof of food handler training (Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association)expiring on (3/31/2028.

36-34-5

Detail 24348896

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.

24-07-4

Detail 24348898

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean food grade containers stored on floor between reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Manager removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24348901

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on reach in cooler in kitchen with cut marks making it no longer cleanable.

33-29-4

Detail 24348894

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed grease receptacle lid. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24348895

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with no barrier between the scoop and the dust on top of ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 24348902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24348900

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed garage lid. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 23897862

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in woman's public restroom. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23897859

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with blue with clear liquid in it. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23897860

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf next to food items. Employee removed. observed cell phone charger on shelf next to food. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23897861

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shied on fixture above reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23897858

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.

12B-13-4

Detail 23897857

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle pedialyte in reach in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23454837

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exit door.

14-69-4

Detail 23454836

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear storage area reach in freezer.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 22979886

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on U fitting with hose attached to it.

41-17-4

Detail 22979887

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in it underneath hand sink. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22979885

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22979888

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's public restroom.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 22406125

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22406120

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor in kitchen area.

36-24-5

Detail 22406123

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall to the left of slicer.

10-12-5

Detail 22406121

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored unprotected on top of ice machine.

10-07-4

Detail 22406122

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of utensils adjacent to countertop food warmer stored in water. Operator removed utensils to clean. and dumped water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22406124

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in women's public restroom.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-68-5

Detail 22146964

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.

10-20-4

Detail 22146965

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22146966

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled above stove and in flip top cooler. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21848202

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

22-02-4

Detail 21848206

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 soda guns at bar area with pink/ black slimy buildup in them. Operator cleaned and sanitized both guns. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21848204

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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

36-03-4

Detail 21848203

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove base adjacent to the fryer.

40-06-5

Detail 21848207

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back brace stored in reach in freezer next to food. Operator removed brace from freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21848208

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21848205

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stainless forks and spoons stored handle down at food window. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 21690959

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Kitchen manager is completing food manager certification and will have completed by 1-14-2023. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21690962

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slimy substance interior of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Observed pink slimy substance interior of ice machine. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21690961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board under French fry cutter grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Observed grooved cutting board attached to fry cutter. Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 21690960

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Observed employee back brace stored in freezer with food items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Observed back brace stored in reach in freezer. Time Extended

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 21573013

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take boxes to dumpster and not wash hands before putting gloves on and returning to food prep. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21573018

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce being held on shelf above grill at 108F. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21573023

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certification. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21573014

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings that were put in cooler on 11/12/2022 and not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21573019

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

14-09-4

Detail 21573021

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board under French fry cutter grooved. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21573015

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Observed employee back brace stored in freezer with food items. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21573017

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee not wearing any hair restraint. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21573022

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs in kitchen with no shields. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21573016

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21573020

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings not covered in walk in cooler. Warning

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-4

Detail 21066179

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler empty and off. Operator stated they ordered parts to fix the issue. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21066178

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located in bar area under reach in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 21066180

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink. Observed bus pan underneath to collect water. Operator stated they have the part to fix it ordered. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 20783018

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 20783019

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table located in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20783017

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located next to ice machine.

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-01-4

Detail 20430770

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed soil interior of soda gun, located at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-16: Items to be corrected by the next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

36-40-5

Detail 20430768

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Observed attached utensils holder with accumulated of food debris, located next to oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-16: Items to be corrected by the next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

36-41-4

Detail 20430769

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. Observed accumulation of debris on fan in walk in cooler and reach in cooler, located in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-16: Items to be corrected by the next unannounced inspection. Time Extended