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JT'S SPORTS BAR

1275 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.613.2231

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats119
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1506261
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On bar top blue cheese olives
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On bar top blue cheese olives
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bar top blue cheese olives (76F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips and holsters behind the bar are soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured. Operator tethered
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice bucket. Operator discarded
Basic/14-71-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board. Operator moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mats on bar shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top in reach of public. Operator moved
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks are not secured. Operator tethered
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape on shelf between cook line and bar. Operator moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of chips and water bottles stored on the floor in center storage room. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and mats for glass storage behind bar are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 Oct 2, 2023 · Manger not Available for proof of compliance. Time Extended
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.