Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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/. Triple sink relocated , food prep area relocated , kitchen walls changed , mop sink placed closely between hand wash sink and triple sink ( no seperator )
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
36-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Per operator , floor to be repaired this day
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed above triple sink
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Per operator, ceiling repair scheduled this day
36-32-5
52
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( quaternary) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
61
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge ( Jesse ) lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM Teddisha certified
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom . Employee placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in dish washing area
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen
36-11-4
74
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - manager purchased the correct sanitizer during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen . Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen -operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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/. Smoker not in the location where plans on file have it located in the parking area
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored- on the floor - operator relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.operator removed knife block from establishment **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
37
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand wash sink across from three compartment sink. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. -Diane, Billy, Michael, Yolanda all expired 2019
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -White refrigerator door handle broken. Discussed with manager.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Under hand wash sink on cooks line. Discussed with manager
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator near three compartment sink interior soiled.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood.
How does Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ace & Junebugs Homestyle BBQ & Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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