J'S ASIAN KITCHEN
5229 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-603-1003
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016058560 | Dec 6, 2016 | Mar 10, 2017 | $400 |
| 3--2016043910 | Aug 19, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area has a strainer store inside sink. Owner removed and placed dish at dishwasher.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area. Owner removed and properly stored soy sauce.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored in front kitchen area near open pizzas.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jay Maldonado Person In Charge
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food on walk-in-cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooksline in front kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in Walk-In-Cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce in Walk-In-Cooler and boxes of frozen foods in Walk-In-Freezer on the floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks-line
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container of salt uncovered on cooks-line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with blue lid of salt not labeled on cooks-line.
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Seungmin Lee Manager
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in Walk-In-Cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce in Walk-In-Cooler and boxes of frozen foods in Walk-In-Freezer on the floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks-line
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container of salt uncovered on cooks-line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with blue lid of salt not labeled on cooks-line.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front kitchen area has a pizza display case and large pizza oven
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.