Jake's Wayback Burgers

202 W. Alexander Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jake's Wayback Burgers 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing, above walk in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Jake's Wayback Burgers squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing, above walk in freezer

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on lowboy cooler on cook line

14-11-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris On hood system wall and exterior area where hoof filters go.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on lowboy soiled with debris. Exterior of soda station nozzles and ice chute soiled

23-03-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler- cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dispenser on cook line table. Manager fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-05-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked 1/6 Pans in make line cooler. **Warning**

14-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell in ice cream station not turned on. Observed scoops **Warning**

10-03-4

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon under raw beef. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler

36-36-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in front of flat top grill

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor by condenser

14-69-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chili and bag of cheese sauce thawing on cart in back prep area. Discussed proper safe thawing methods with management

06-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink. Manager fixed dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer **Warning**

36-36-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in drawers under grill Put on ice or move to different cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Clear liquid

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk-in freezer

36-36-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle

10-01-5

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer on prep table

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in Wic floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sink sprayer nozzle

23-03-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain and pipes at three compartment sink

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three compartment sink nozzle sprayer

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on cookline

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jake's Wayback Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jake's Wayback Burgers on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jake's Wayback Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing, above walk in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jake's Wayback Burgers.

How does Jake's Wayback Burgers compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Jake's Wayback Burgers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.

Has Jake's Wayback Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jake's Wayback Burgers have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jake's Wayback Burgers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jake's Wayback Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jake's Wayback Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.

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