Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia
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5672 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia has recorded 22 inspections since 2016 with 69 total violations, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. However, the most recent four inspections show a concerning uptick in violations. The inspection on February 2, 2026 documented 12 violations including improper hand-washing and chemical storage violations. The August 11, 2025 inspection found 15 violations spanning employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, and employee health reporting—indicating systemic issues with staff illness reporting and food safety protocols. On February 12, 2024, a Warning was issued after inspectors documented three high-priority violations: employee health reporting, food in good condition, and consumer advisory failures. That inspection also prompted an administrative complaint recommendation on April 15, 2024. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia last inspected?
- Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia had?
- Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia find?
- Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia ever been shut down?
- No, Jakes Wayback Burgers in Lithia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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