How many health inspections has MASON JAR III INC had?

MASON JAR III INC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MASON JAR III INC ever been shut down?

No, MASON JAR III INC has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MASON JAR III INC?

The most frequently cited violations at MASON JAR III INC are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

MASON JAR III INC

1388 E OAKLAND PARK, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA1610449

MASON JAR III INC in Oakland Park, FL has 25 inspections on record with 155 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

155Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 29, 2025

Inspection History (25)

May 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 19, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 13, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 25, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

How Does This Facility Compare?

MASON JAR III INC has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MASON JAR III INC had?: MASON JAR III INC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MASON JAR III INC ever been shut down?: No, MASON JAR III INC has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MASON JAR III INC?: The most frequently cited violations at MASON JAR III INC are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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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).

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