JF KICKS RESTAURANT & PATIO BAR
3345 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 813-643-7777
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cartons of moldy strawberries in walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026033408 | Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichoke hearts dented at seam.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station hand sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents and surrounding tiles in kitchen have dust buildup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses on shelf over soda fountain.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed. Employee stated sink removed the day prior to repair drain problem.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on breading cooler door. Hood Filters Gasket on glass cooler at bar.
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over feta cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved fish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink used as dump sink, observed food debris. Scouring pad in server area hand sink. Operator removed items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present, 2 cooks and 2 servers working. CFM arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Outer bar hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in server area. Operator placed labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop mushrooms in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator removed cup.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon portions in cookline cooler thawed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at cookline. Operator removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on shelf next to toaster in server area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator hung onion bag.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on shelf by ice machine, shroud covered in dust. Hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and shrimp thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and asparagus stored over cheeses in walk in cooler. Operator moved produce lower shelf.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 tanks on rack by back door. Operator placed outside.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice at 0ppm. Sanitizer supply empty.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored,over portioned broccoli and salad dressing in walk in cooler. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken with prepare date of 9/21/2025. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table at wait station. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles on side table outside kitchen doors. Operator placed labels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP grouper and salmon thawed. Operator removed from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table in prep area. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at outside bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of portion cup lids on floor in wait station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 2 buckets on cookline floor. Operator placed in pans.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container not labeled.
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink
Reviewed previous plans on file. Three compartment sink moved from front area of kitchen to back wall two compartment, prep sink, and hand sink used to be. Hand wash sink, line on prep wall removed. Ice machine by office. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sinks missing On cook line, and on back prep wall where initial plan review was submitted.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johnny Spieldenner
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink
Reviewed previous plans on file. Three compartment sink moved from front area of kitchen to back wall two compartment, prep sink, and hand sink used to be. Hand wash sink, line on prep wall removed. Ice machine by office. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corn, cooked rice, opened milk and cream in reach in cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sinks missing On cook line, and on back prep wall where initial plan review was submitted.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johnny Spieldenner
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of cold medicine stored on table next to tea brewer. Manager removed
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cartons of moldy strawberries in walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of butane and chafing fuel stored next to food items on shelf at wait station. Manager moved fuel cans.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda gun nozzle at inside bar has buildup of slimy substance.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator, printed and displayed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 bottle at indoor bar, I bottle at outdoor bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink observed on table near coffee maker. Drink observed on table by panini press. Manager removed drinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf neat croutons. Manager removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Manager removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops stored in bottom of mop sink. Operator hung mops
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed in tray.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of cornmeal not labeled. Bulk container of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored In flood
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers stored on floor next to 3-compartment sink
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.