JTS CAFE AND SMOOTHIE
603 7 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 7273298579
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
MAY 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter behind front counter: cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019023344 | Feb 5, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled with grease and food debris build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 02/1/2024.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Double door convection oven soiled with burnt food debris.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. Half gallon carton of half and half opened Friday 9/5/25 not date marked in double display cooler in front counter area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled with grease and food debris build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water from hand sink.
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. For employee who has been working for over 60 days and is engaging in food handling and preparation during the time of the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 02/1/2024.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Double door convection oven soiled with burnt food debris.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored above food prep area in kitchen. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press has built up food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen have food debris buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to fill bucket.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has food debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in rear prep area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 400 ppm quaternary.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter behind front counter: cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area had spray bottle and tools in it. Manager removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area. Manager replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled in rear prep room. Manager labeled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in kitchen have built up food debris.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed and put into sanitizer bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator replaced paper towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Soda cans stored on floor of office. Operator stored correctly.
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.