JJ'S BAR & GRILLE
6520 N US HWY 41 · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 48 F, turkey 48 F in reach in cooler on cook line, employee placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Soda gun at bar.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan blocking handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink at bar.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler certification for 2 employees.
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is out of order at time of inspection.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket over pitchers at bar.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled above reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:25 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.