Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
26
Score
Across the available record, Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Valrico restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in server area. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
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**
16-37-1
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**
53A-05-6
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**
31B-02-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
06-09-1
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-07-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator hung onion bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline hand sink.
31B-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
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**
06-01-5
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**
08B-17-4
26
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
24-08-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
23-03-4
86
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table at wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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**
02C-01-5
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**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles on side table outside kitchen doors. Operator placed labels **Warning**
41-17-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
06-09-1
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. **Warning**
24-08-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at outside bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of portion cup lids on floor in wait station. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 2 buckets on cookline floor. Operator placed in pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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**
29-34-4
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**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-13-5
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**
51-16-7
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**
31A-04-4
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**
50-09-4
55
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johnny Spieldenner **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - 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**
51-16-7
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**
02C-03-5
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**
31A-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025 **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
29-42-4
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**
22-20-5
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of cold medicine stored on table next to tea brewer. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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**
01B-07-4
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**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter **Warning**
29-42-4
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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 bottle at indoor bar, I bottle at outdoor bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
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**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed in tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
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**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
22
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
08B-47-4
95
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
35A-02-6
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**
53B-05-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
13-03-4
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**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers stored on floor next to 3-compartment sink **Warning**
08B-47-4
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**
10-20-4
61
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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**
06-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar.
How does Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar 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 Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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