JUICE TAP
155 FOUNTAINS WAY STE #8, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 9046795959
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects around flip top reach in cooler in middle of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023014267 | Jan 24, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device at all on bathroom door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station by triple sink.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects around flip top reach in cooler in middle of kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Valve to hot water at hand wash station by triple sink is broken.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in back of kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device for bathroom door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator making smoothies without a hair restraint in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky fly tape installed over shelf's with protein powder and various toppings for smoothies, tape removed. Bug zapper racket stored on top of reach in cooler where smoothies are prepared, racket moved.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Valve to hot water at hand wash station by triple sink is broken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of straws and napkins stored on floor under front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls around flip top cooler in middle of kitchen and around triple sink have a build up of food debris.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Activated charcoal being used in "Darth Vader" smoothie during inspection, employee made smoothie with activated charcoal and gave to customer after being told not to offer food to customer by inspector while employee was making the smoothie. Employee stated they thought it was ok to serve activated charcoal because they found information that was approved by the USDA.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Broken raw shell egg along with other raw shell eggs in carton stored over cases of coconut milk in walk in cooler, per employee eggs are for themselves, eggs moved.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One bag of activated charcoal and one container of smoothie mix with activated charcoal in reach in cooler in establishment being offered in "Darth Vader" smoothie. Also chia seeds in coconut milk (45F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler near ice bath bar in kitchen. Per employee no preparation has been done to the item and all other temperatures in cooler at or below 41F and employee does not know why temperature is above 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chia seeds in coconut milk (45F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler near ice bath bar in kitchen. Per employee no preparation has been done to the item and all other temperatures in cooler at or below 41F and employee does not know why temperature is above 41F. cut kale (49F - Cold Holding) in bag in reach in cooler by triple sink, per employee bag was taken in and out of cooler for less then 30 minutes prior.
Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Activated charcoal being used in "Darth Vader" smoothie during inspection, employee made smoothie with activied charcoal and gave to customer after being told not offer food to customer by inspector. One bag of activated charcoal and one container of smoothie mix with activated charcoal in reach in cooler in establishment.
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.
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. The only employee present during inspection has an expired certification from 2024.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station by walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws on floor under front counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mangos and unwashed carrots stored over cartons of almond milk in walk in cooler.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Activated charcoal being used as food additive to "Darth Vader" smoothies, 1 bag of charcoal in prep area and one container of smoothie mix with activated charcoal in reach in cooler in prep area.
Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Activated charcoal being used as food additive to "Darth Vader" smoothies.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Significant build up of ice in walk in freezer.
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.