Valrico, Hillsborough County

JF KICKS RESTAURANT & PATIO BAR

3345 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico, FL 33596

FoodSeating
Latest violations
19
1 High Priority
Apr 1, 2026
City
Valrico
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 24485434

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over feta cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24485437

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24485430

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink used as dump sink, observed food debris. Scouring pad in server area hand sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24485441

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

53A-05-6

Detail 24485425

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present, 2 cooks and 2 servers working. CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24485438

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Outer bar hand sink. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24485424

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in server area. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24485427

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop mushrooms in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24485428

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. Salmon portions in cookline cooler thawed. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24485433

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 24485439

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on shelf next to toaster in server area.

13-03-4

Detail 24485443

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 24485426

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator hung onion bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24485431

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24485435

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

23-03-4

Detail 24485436

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on shelf by ice machine, shroud covered in dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24485432

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.

06-01-5

Detail 24485429

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and shrimp thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24485442

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and asparagus stored over cheeses in walk in cooler. Operator moved produce lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 24485440

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 tanks on rack by back door. Operator placed outside. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 24100556

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Operator separated to dry Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 24100557

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Operator ordered pallet Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24100558

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 24075428

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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Sanitizer supply empty. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24075429

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored,over portioned broccoli and salad dressing in walk in cooler. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 24075425

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken with prepare date of 9/21/2025. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24075431

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24075432

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24075430

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles on side table outside kitchen doors. Operator placed labels Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24075438

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24075427

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. ROP grouper and salmon thawed. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24075434

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24075426

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24075424

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24075435

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at outside bar. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24075439

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24075440

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24075436

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of portion cup lids on floor in wait station. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24075437

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 2 buckets on cookline floor. Operator placed in pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24075433

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container not labeled. Warning

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 23804458

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23804459

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reviewed previous plans on file. Three compartment sink moved from front area of kitchen to back wall two compartment, prep sink, and hand sink used to be. Hand wash sink, line on prep wall removed. Ice machine by office. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Confirmed with Plan review they have not received plans as of 6-3-2025 Admin Complaint

31A-04-4

Detail 23804454

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sinks missing On cook line, and on back prep wall where initial plan review was submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Pending plan review for approval of removal Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23804457

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johnny Spieldenner Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: No proof of food Manager training Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23804456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23804455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 23672083

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23672081

Intermediate - Reviewed previous plans on file. Three compartment sink moved from front area of kitchen to back wall two compartment, prep sink, and hand sink used to be. Hand wash sink, line on prep wall removed. Ice machine by office. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23672084

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corn, cooked rice, opened milk and cream in reach in cooler Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23672085

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sinks missing On cook line, and on back prep wall where initial plan review was submitted. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23672079

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johnny Spieldenner Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23672082

Intermediate - 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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23672080

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025 Warning

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23473998

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23473999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on white interior shield. Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 23353965

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of cold medicine stored on table next to tea brewer. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 23353977

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cartons of moldy strawberries in walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23353968

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23353975

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of butane and chafing fuel stored next to food items on shelf at wait station. Manager moved fuel cans. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23353974

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23353970

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda gun nozzle at inside bar has buildup of slimy substance. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23353966

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23353979

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator, printed and displayed Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23353969

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 bottle at indoor bar, I bottle at outdoor bar. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23353973

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23353971

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink observed on table near coffee maker. Drink observed on table by panini press. Manager removed drinks Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23353980

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf neat croutons. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23353972

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23353967

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops stored in bottom of mop sink. Operator hung mops Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23353976

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed in tray. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23353978

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of cornmeal not labeled. Bulk container of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22704128

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored In flood

12B-14-4

Detail 22704127

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-20-4

Detail 22483362

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

42-01-4

Detail 22483361

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

Aug 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-47-4

Detail 22178819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers stored on floor next to 3-compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Time Extended

May 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22021987

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies landing on shelf above cookline prep table Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22021983

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22021989

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Employee drink was voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22021985

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking on cookline Employee placed hat on head Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 22021984

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 2 fly sticky traps hung from ceiling in kitchen All traps were removed and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22021988

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers stored on floor next to 3-compartment sink Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22021986

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Tongs were removed and placed in dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 21232528

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

08B-47-4

Detail 21232527

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in back kitchen near 3-compartment sink Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21232526

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21232529

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in standing water at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee place under cold running water Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20977354

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to veggies Corrected-observed employee place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20977355

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer not labeled

22-20-5

Detail 20977357

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20977358

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20977356

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bulk oil on the floor in kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 20977353

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled under 3-compartment sink

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20665893

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Full-Red Marinara sauce Observed 1 dented can of Harvest Red Fire Roasted Salsa

41-10-4

Detail 20665895

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place on chemical shelf Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20665884

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up on slicer machine and can opener

41-17-4

Detail 20665887

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with Sanitizer not labeled Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20665889

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lack mold build up inside ice machine

08B-47-4

Detail 20665894

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of yellow corn stored on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20665886

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

36-02-5

Detail 20665888

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 20665892

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine soiled with dust

42-01-4

Detail 20665890

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink Corrected-observed employee hang mop Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20665891

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled near walk-in freezer Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 20665885

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher next to managers office in red section labeled "recharge"