TJF 190 LLC
2518 STATE ROAD 580 STE A, Clearwater FL 33761 · 4073392222
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 46F cold hold
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding) See Stop Sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink. Pitcher removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Spice containers heavily soiled
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles touching shredded cheese on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Spices over prep table including spice containers and bowls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices removed from its original container and not klabeled with common name.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Second temperature at 11:40 sour cream 50F cooling lettuce 42F cold holding shredded cheese 43F cold holding,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked white rice (125F - Hot Holding); cooked yellow rice (125F - Hot Holding); black beans (123F - Hot Holding) Second temperature at 11:40 cooked white rice 146F hot holding. Yellow rice 147F hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board, yellow cutting board
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards
Food stored on floor. Containers of food held on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved food to gain compliance.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 46F cold hold
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 46F cold hold
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (120F - Hot Holding, second temperature @1:20pm 267 hot holding ); cooked chicken 128F hot hold, second temperature 168F reheat art 1:20pm; pans doubled up in steam table. Establishment has been open less than 4 hours. Operator switched out food and reheated food to proper temperature
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel scrubber in hand wash sink behind front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles to scoops touching food in make table.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Call 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cookline are stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brandon Schneider is the only food manager at establishment. His certificate expired on 03/13/2024. He states that his certificate was mailed to the wrong address and was unable to find proof of certificate at the time of the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline/ flip top coolers
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side of flip top cooler on cookline: cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) Food was prepared at 9:30am. No temperatures taken since 7:30am. See stop sale for cut tomatoes. Asked operator to relocate cut lettuce and cheese and operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cookline are stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brandon Schneider is the only food manager at establishment. His certificate expired on 03/13/2024. He states that his certificate was mailed to the wrong address and was unable to find proof of certificate at the time of the inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Delaney who has worked at establishment for over 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled soap.
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. Employee Maria expired 7/2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline/ flip top coolers
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and jalapeños on top shelf of walk in cooler above ready to eat sauces. Discussed with shift lead.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 500ppm quaternary. Operator added water to bucket, second test was 200ppm.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 50F at cookline cooler. Discussed with operator not to double pan tomatoes. Tomatoes were brought from reach in cooler 3 hours prior to taking temperatures. Operator moved tomatoes to reach in freezer for rapid chill. Second temperature 40F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Brandon expired March of 2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator refilled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator refilled dispenser.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in shredded cheese container touching cheese. Operator moved scoop.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in unit on cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños, lemons and limes stored above ready to eat flautas in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 60f, cooked chicken 67f, quesadillas 60f, all items moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. Items place in cooler 3 hours ago. Items now at 47f after 15 minutes.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked wings 79f, found in non working unit moved to walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Three compartment sink area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both reach in coolers on the line.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers 58f, item put in reach in freezer for quick chill. Items now 36f,
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets under flat top grill.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container labeled.
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.