How many health inspections has JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q had?

JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q ever been shut down?

No, JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q?

The most frequently cited violations at JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q

1215 E MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33801

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HAROLD LEHMAN ENT INC · License: SEA6300101

JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q in Lakeland, FL has 22 inspections on record with 85 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

85Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 29, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Apr 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Nov 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 3, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Dec 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 3, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Sep 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q had?: JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q ever been shut down?: No, JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q?: The most frequently cited violations at JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: April 29, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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