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JT'S CORNER DINER

13600 US HWY 1 STE 7, Sebastain FL 32958 · 7725819137

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105262
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server touched toast with bare hand Educated
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022019249Jan 4, 2022May 27, 2022$160
4--2017059513Nov 29, 2017Jan 4, 2018$360

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 3 door reach in freezer Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Oppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till dishwasher is fixed
High priority/22-41-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop egg salad
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated operator
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Frying oil. Dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ham at room temperature. Still frozen
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Gasket make table
Basic/14-12-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Operator ordered
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table
Basic/23-03-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back room by chest freezers
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cans biscuit gravy
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked potatoes. 2 door reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook didn't put time for shell eggs
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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. Beth
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop parmasean cheese
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom of reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table 2 door reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Jun 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server touched toast with bare hand Educated
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Food out since 8 am
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. No asterisk for eggs Benedict
Intermediate/52-01-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage and cooked potatoes. 2 door reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop tuna salad and coleslaw
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Several items in reach in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw in stainless flip top cooler. Chef disposed of during inspection
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. Turkey breast in reach in cooler has no date mark
High priority/01B-17-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink, Ice in handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In coleslaw container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen near stove
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station
Basic/24-08-4
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in tall reach in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple rags in kitchen
Basic/21-12-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket remade, now reading 400ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked potatoes
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs on menu are not marked. Operator will be marking today
Intermediate/02B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pancake mix on top of dishwasher.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge with powdered sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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