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JS ASIAN STREET FOOD

402 E TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32301

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4703451
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold cold holding for more than 4 hours: Pork-belly 47F.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food items during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold cold holding for more than 4 hours: Pork-belly 47F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hours: Raw chicken 45F Beef 50F. Observed following food items cold cold holding for more than 4 hours: Pork-belly 47F.
High priority/03A-02-5/see stop sale/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside fried rice with no handle. Operator removed bowl during time of inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed whole in ceiling above coffee machine.
Basic/36-32-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor inside walk kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table across from cook line. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor near dry storage rack, and container of cooking oil stored on floor underneath fryers.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed antacids stored next to peanuts and seasonings.
High priority/41-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice noodles 63°F, per owner placed 2 hours ago, owner placed on ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in servers area. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 81°F at hand wash sink in servers area.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, in bar area and servers area.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/24.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in ware wash area.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind grill, fryer, 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris, dirt and or mold like substance.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near hand wash sink.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin in servers area.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch in working containers, no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 13, 2024 · Operator states repairman came and worked on machine. Tested machine at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment to use three compartment sink until machine is repaired. Tested three compartment sink at 200ppm. Time Extended
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soy sauce, and raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over corn in 2 door reach in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter: rehydrated rice noodles 83F, per employee, set out over 4 hours prior. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter: rehydrated rice noodles 83F, per employee, set out over 4 hours prior. See stop sale. Cooked/rehydrated tapioca pearls on wait station counter 62F, per employee less than 10 minutes. Returned to reach in cooler during inspection. New temperature 55F after 30 mins
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up in grooves of soda gun nozzle, residue/grease on ice scoop on top of ice machine. Items cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drink stored over ice bin in wait station. Drink discarded at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice well. Removed during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soy sauce 5 gallon bucket in front of hand wash sink near expo and RIF.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels or soap at hand wash sink, bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 11/21/23.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, bar area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/21.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near prepped cabbage.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table next to shredded cabbage.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on ice machine surface. Manager placed ice scoop in bucket.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between table and expo cooler.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Manager removed tongs and placed in sink to wash.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seal on RIC near hand wash sink soiled with dirt and or mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear clam shell containers not stored inverted above expo.
Basic/25-06-4
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings and wontons not covered under expo cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored inverted, storage area. Manager stored mop inverted.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table and cutting boards.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in working containers not labeled back of kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Observed Prometric ANSI training for 1 staff. Time Extended

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.