Jay Que’S on the Deuces
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Jay Que’S on the Deuces 11 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “water with a temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Jay Que’S on the Deuces on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in a metal bowl in a standing reach-in cooler above Jamaican beef patties and cooked chicken. Discussed with manager to relocate items.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef inside reach-in cooler not date marked. Commercially processed shredded cheese open not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of standing reach-in coolers soiled across from cook line
22-16-4
74
Mar 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located outside at rear door exit. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood cutting board in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood cutting board in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quat test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quat test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that two recently hired food employees working cash register are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: No proof provided that two recently hired food employees working cash register are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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 2025-10-01: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan located near reach-in freezer guard soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service country butter and jerk chicken seasoning containers to store reach-in cooler and cooked ground beef in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf covers on shelves in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls in kitchen is soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood cutting board in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf near steam table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on side of gas stove, fat fryer, and floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
27
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored in same container of cooked vegetables and cooked ground beef in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping behind refrigerator in dining area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at 1:15pm. Operator turned up steam table. Rechecked temp at 2:26pm. Operator placed in oven rechecked temp a. cooked jerk chicken (105F - Hot Holding); 115f, 167f b. cooked cabbage (105F - Cold Holding) 117f, 171f c. cooked rice (95F - Hot Holding) 151f Operator placed items in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee while donning gloves touch raw chicken then remove gloves and touch single-serve glove and don gloves without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in two-compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hand in designated hand washing sinks. **Warning**
12A-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood cutting board in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in outside bar area used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quat test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that two recently hired food employees working cash register are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sink next to fat-fryer is 82f. Operated water for five minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan located near reach-in freezer guard soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on side of gas stove, fat fryer, and floor. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cooked rice and bottled water in reach-in cooler not segregated from food served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in bar area. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf near steam table in kitchen. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Wood cutting board in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Walls in kitchen is soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf covers on shelves in kitchen. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service country butter and jerk chicken seasoning containers to store reach-in cooler and cooked ground beef in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensils in standing water at 95f. Located on table across from gas stove. Operator replaced standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
9
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near steam table is soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in reach-in cooler near steam table not covered.
08B-12-5
74
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging stored above raw beef and french fries in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar added in dining room area not reflected on plans. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Plastic container stored inside bowl of handwash sink in warewashing area. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor underneath three-compartment sink. Operator discarded dead roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Faucet handle missing at three-compartment, **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle on three-compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
61
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet in both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
27-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles on both upright refrigerator and freezer or broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-serve sour cream and butter containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
58
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet in both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
27-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink has no running hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles on both upright refrigerator and freezer or broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-serve sour cream and butter containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
33
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 10 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration 200ppm allowed stored in bar area on counter next to potato chips, that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee refilled chlorine solution re checked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth chlorine solution stored in bar counter next to potato chips. Employee moved bucket from counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table at 1:15pm a. cabbage (118F - Hot Holding); 141f b. cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding); 141f c. cooked beef (118F - Hot Holding) 138f Operator turned steam table up. Re temp at 1:45pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator at 1:05pm a. sliced pork (50F - Cold Holding); b. cooked beef stew (51F - Cold Holding) Employee discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When washing hands at hand wash sink on cooks line gray water comes up through floor drain located near upright freezer and double ovens. Gray water cannot be segregated and the hand wash sink located next to three-compartment sink is not operational. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed packaging stored next to and above ready-to-eat foods in upright freezer next to two-compartment sink. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees place gloves on then remove meat pies off tray without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen, then return and start engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of NyQuil stored on shelf with sugar in kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink has no running hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet in both restrooms. **Warning**
27-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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**
53B-01-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens. **Warning**
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle located on shelf in kitchen containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on grill 91f. Employee turned grill up. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed from prep table, cleaned and sanitized table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles on both upright refrigerator and freezer or broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor on cook's line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cooks line. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peel and cut onions without washing onions. Discussed with employee that all unwashed fruits and vegetables need to be washed before peeling and cutting. Employee washed onions before peeling, cleaned and sanitized cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-serve sour cream and butter containers. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken stored in two-compartment sink not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
4
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: red beans (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2023.
50-17-3
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jay Que’S on the Deuces last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jay Que’S on the Deuces on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jay Que’S on the Deuces?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jay Que’S on the Deuces.
How does Jay Que’S on the Deuces compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Jay Que’S on the Deuces most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Jay Que’S on the Deuces' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jay Que’S on the Deuces have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jay Que’S on the Deuces means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jay Que’S on the Deuces inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jay Que’S on the Deuces is inspected around three times per year on average.
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