LUCKY 9 JUICE BAR
6901 22 AVE N VOC3, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 3472457342
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
NOV 24
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in between front and back area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026006763 | Jan 14, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2023004463 | Dec 28, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in warewashing area, POS system to take order, and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands at any point.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator claimed that she did not know that she needed to use soap when washing hands, was reluctant to wash hands, continuously refused to wash hands. Did not know proper handwashing methods. Discussed proper handwashing at length with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator storing bucket and rags in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed items from sink.
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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.
Cutting board on front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in warewashing area, POS system to take order, and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands at any point.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands using water at prep sink. Operator claimed she did not know she needed to use soap to wash her hands.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blenders used for smoothies containing milk only cleaned nightly, rinsed between uses remainder of the day.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in open containers of food scraps being stored on 3 compartment sink
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in warewashing area, POS system to take order, and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands at any point.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator claimed that she did not know that she needed to use soap when washing hands, was reluctant to wash hands, continuously refused to wash hands. Did not know proper handwashing methods. Discussed proper handwashing at length with operator.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee coughed and used hand sanitizer in place of washing hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink with no soap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink blocked with bar mats and dirty dishes. Operator cleared sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator storing bucket and rags in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed items from 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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For boba pearls sitting out on counter. Operator discarded them and will fill out Time as a Public Health Control paperwork I emailed her. Also discussed option of keeping them hot.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled. Windex bottle has been refilled with soap, bleach and water, but has not been relabeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired Feb 2025.
Cutting board on front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spoon in standing water at front counter. Operator removed water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nov 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee removed container.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area not properly label. Employee labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fruit on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee removed container.
No handwash sink for employees. Unable to dispense water at hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment 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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person in charge went next door and borrowed chlorine. Inspector helped to set up sanitizer bucket and there compartment sink at 50 ppm chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area not properly label. Employee labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license 2-1-2024
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fruit on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer.
In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Utensil in standing water at 75f. Employee removed water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at hand in front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups on floor in back room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in plastic container not identified. Employee labeled sugar.
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at time of licensing inspection. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in between front and back area
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.