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JUS YA TASTE

817 N MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Lakeland FL 33801 · 813.352.6948

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307362
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bullfrog under 3-compartment sink.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in reachin cooler above portion sauces.
High priority/08A-05-6
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Drips from condensation or splash falling inside container of liquid food dispensed by the make table.
Basic/14-83-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler and microwave
Basic/23-24-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · 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. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · Back door is not self closing. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · 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. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · Back door is not self closing. Time Extended
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bullfrog under 3-compartment sink.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat cooked beef in reachin cooler in front room
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside reachin cooler potato salad 56F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food prepared onsite not date marked ex cooked rice, several pans cooked beef in reachin cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease on floor under cooking equip. Ex stove, fryers and shelving.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of crackers and fryer shortening stored on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Food stored outside. 3 reachin cooler full of food storage outside the back door.
Basic/08B-42-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Water build up in bottom of large microwave. Food debris in small microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live bull frog in kitchen under 3-compartment sink
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in cookline draining very slow.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning

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.