JD'S BAR & LOUNGE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink area and walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed same Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Could not locate Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed same Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open raw shrimp over open ready to eat chicken nuggets in white stand up cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed white fish in reduced oxygen packaging thawed in flip top cooler. Per operator fish has been thawing overnight in flip top cooler. See stop sale

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed white fish in reduced oxygen packaging thawed in flip top cooler. Per operator fish has been thawing overnight in flip top cooler. See stop sale

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign provided at kitchen hand sink

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed inside flip top cooler

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24. Discussed with operator to renew license. Operator attempted to renew license during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips to test dishwasher PPM. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by walk in cooler, no paper towels available. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by walk in cooler, no soap provided. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on prep line. Discussed with employee, not eating food in kitchen where food is being prepped or cooked.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-01-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed at callback same. License expired 12-1-2024 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper toward dispenser not working at hand sink by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed at callback paper towel dispenser not working. Paper towels provided separately Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hold vents at cook line soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in flip top cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed open bottle of water in walk in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusty Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed at callback same Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting celery with bare hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Employee washed celery Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw burger with gloved hands. Then proceed to handle and cut lettuce without changing gloves and washing hands. See Stop Sale

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw burger with gloved hands. Then proceed to handle and cut lettuce without changing gloves and washing hands

Intermediate - 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/Kevin Brooks 12-14-17. Operator unable to provide current certificate at time of inspection

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, rusted

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machine Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatloaf prepared 2 days ago in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator dated Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at mop sink not labeled. Operator labeled windex Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in cook line flip top. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless on cook line

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee remove celery from package and begin to cut without first washing. Operator instructed employee to wash produce Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at shelf on cook line

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed Frigidaire freezer gasket in disrepairs. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed roast beef cold held in walk-in cooler at 45-46F. Per operator, item placed in unit 2 days prior to the inspection. See stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Kevin Brooks. 12/14/2017. ServSafe

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Employees training with Florida IFSEA certification dated 8/1/2019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on noodles soup stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, soup was cooked on 12/11/2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed Frigidaire freezer gasket in disrepairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls throughout cookline soiled with accumulation of old food residue. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup underneath 3 compartment sink and dishwashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chloride sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Observed no soap at a hand wash next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on mash potato and gravy stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 02/02/2022.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed soiled residue buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not identified by common name.

Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. 2. Observed No soap provided at handwash sink. 3. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed cutting board surface soiled with mold like substance. -Observed can opener blade heavily soiled with old foreign materials. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken and beef stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 09/28/2021. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals throughout kitchen.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Observed no running water at handwash sink next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open container with drinks stored on food preparation table next slicer and can opener.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed can opener holster heavily soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a container with cooked ribs stored in walk-in cooler not covered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall at cook line soiled with grease.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.