Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa
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17631 Bruce B Downs Blvd Unit F, Tampa, FL 33647Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa has accumulated 62 violations across 18 inspections since September 2022, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 but with a concerning pattern of recurring employee health and food contact surface violations. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, including sick worker reporting failures and hand-washing deficiencies. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 4 of the recent 8 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on two occasions in 2023 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without hood suppression system installation. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. An administrative complaint was recommended following the April 4, 2024 inspection, which cited food contact surface contamination, improper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage violations. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it documented 9 violations including persistent employee health policy and food contact surface issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa last inspected?
- Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa had?
- Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa find?
- Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hummingbird Jerk House in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Hummingbird Jerk House (2023-2023).
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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