JU FU LOU INC
1441 E FLETCHER AVE STE 125, Tampa FL 33612 · 727-225-1075
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023009522 | Dec 15, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 | $300 |
| 3--2022008229 | Jan 31, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2020011257 | Feb 12, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed egg rolls, and potstickers have no date markings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any food inside kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Owner discarded drink.
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed Tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda on soda machine in lobby is soiled. Employees cleaned soda nozzles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored overtop reach in cooler on cooks line. Management removed and properly stored drinks.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white freezer at end of cooks line in store area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between wall and reach in cooler. Manager removed and placed knifes at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting bard in back kitchen area. Chef removed cloth and washed cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup n cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in sink thawing at room temperature. Chef placed chicken under running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. News paper used to line pan of egg rolls inside restaurant on cooks line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs stored overtop cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a buckle stored inside it. Manager removed bucket and properly stored it.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees using hair restraints in kitchen area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food preparation table with raw chicken being prepared is right next to dishwasher touching where clean dishes exit dishwasher. Manager moved table away from dishwasher.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside standup freezer in back kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed and properly stored ice scoop.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions.
Feb 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication. Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red.
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication stored above prep station, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of lotion stored above single service bags. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication. Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to electric stove near front server station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on back dry storage shelf?
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red.
Food stored on floor. Sweet and sour stored on floor, discussed with operator. Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water canisters to be served to public stored next to sink, not covered. Operator moved water to approved location at time of inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46 F in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in chicken inside walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Ice build up in reach in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 56 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wet wiping cloth in handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag hanging next to dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in dry storage.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool over bag of rice in dry storage.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, opened remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
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.