JIN JU KOREAN GRILL & SUSHI
2700 34 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed machine. Re tested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pans in three-compartment sink then storing them on shelf without sanitizing equipment. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Employee removed pans rewashed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on hands, storing boxes in walk-in cooler, then return to kitchen and begin preparing plates, touching raw meats without discarding gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator washing thermometer in hand wash sink on cooks line.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified on menu as being served undercooked. Operator placed an asterisk beside item on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle on cart at rear exit of kitchen containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from door. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on shelf in warewashing area.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-service containers on shelf in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.