JUS YA TASTE
817 N MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Lakeland FL 33801 · 813.352.6948
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bullfrog under 3-compartment sink.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in reachin cooler above portion sauces.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Drips from condensation or splash falling inside container of liquid food dispensed by the make table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler and microwave
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bullfrog under 3-compartment sink.
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
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside reachin cooler potato salad 56F
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease on floor under cooking equip. Ex stove, fryers and shelving.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of crackers and fryer shortening stored on floor in kitchen
Food stored outside. 3 reachin cooler full of food storage outside the back door.
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
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live bull frog in kitchen under 3-compartment sink
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in cookline draining very slow.
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