Jj's Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Jj's Bar & Grille has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Apollo Beach average 67, so Jj's Bar & Grille trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of roasted beef gravy on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with laundry basket, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cart with sauces.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking. Employee placed bucket under leak to catch water.
29-11-4
39
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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 taking bread off of grill using bare hand.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to dish machine.
31B-03-4
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. Establishment has 10 employees and provided 1 food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed drinks phone on reach in freezer.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 48 F, turkey 48 F in reach in cooler on cook line, employee placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan blocking handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. No proof of food handler certification for 2 employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is out of order at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket over pitchers at bar.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled above reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly above reach in freezer 3 flies next to reach in cooler 1 fly near dish machine 1 fly under prep sink 2 flies at bar 1 fly near host stand 1 fly in dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 3 live flies under handwash sink next to reach in freezer 1 live fly on slicer 1 live fly on outside of pan 1 live fly on reach in cooler lid 3 live flies under dish washer 8 live flies at bar 2 live flies in dry storage **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: 1 fly on wall 1 fly near prep sink 1 fly under dish machine 1 fly under microwave 3 flies at bar 1 fly in dry storage room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: 2 fly under handwash sink. 1 fly on cook line. 2 flies at bar 4 flies on beer box Operator removed 5 flies and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly above reach in freezer 3 flies next to reach in cooler 1 fly near dish machine 1 fly under prep sink 2 flies at bar 1 fly near host stand 1 fly in dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 3 live flies under handwash sink next to reach in freezer 1 live fly on slicer 1 live fly on outside of pan 1 live fly on reach in cooler lid 3 live flies under dish washer 8 live flies at bar 2 live flies in dry storage **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: 1 fly on wall 1 fly near prep sink 1 fly under dish machine 1 fly under microwave 3 flies at bar 1 fly in dry storage room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Dish machine out of order, establishment has been using 3 Compartment Sink. tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly above reach in freezer 3 flies next to reach in cooler 1 fly near dish machine 1 fly under prep sink 2 flies at bar 1 fly near host stand 1 fly in dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 3 live flies under handwash sink next to reach in freezer 1 live fly on slicer 1 live fly on outside of pan 1 live fly on reach in cooler lid 3 live flies under dish washer 8 live flies at bar 2 live flies in dry storage **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly above reach in freezer 3 flies next to reach in cooler 1 fly near dish machine 1 fly under prep sink 2 flies at bar 1 fly near host stand 1 fly in dry storage
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper towels in handwash sink in dry storage, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cup not inverted next to microwave, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over liquor case. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water in floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong handle on oven door. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.paper trays on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted at bar, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of breading not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anika Burgh and Patricia Ann Ishee
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dish machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of brown sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above chips, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on dry storage, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting next to reach in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of juice in storage room on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink close to fryers.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm remade tested 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar area, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
33
Sep 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates and bowls throughout kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front of building covered in wood has a gap at the bottom. Operator sealed gap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj's Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj's Bar & Grille on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj's Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jj's Bar & Grille.
How does Jj's Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
Jj's Bar & Grille most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has Jj's Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jj's Bar & Grille have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jj's Bar & Grille 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 Jj's Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj's Bar & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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