Jj's Market & Deli
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Jj's Market & Deli stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squeeze bottles garlic and mayo (56F - Cold Holding) Put ice in bottom. Educated Put into bottom reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. 11 employees **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meat loaf in reach in freezer no date mark of when prepared or frozen. Put label on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old ownership name on **Warning**
50-09-4
70
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. WC bucket near three compartment sink was at 200+ppm now at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse temperature at 127 degrees. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef steak in reach in freezer not covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women rest room. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back rear restroom side of employee walk way.
51-11-4
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
43
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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. Emailed signage to operator for printing and displaying at mop sink.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris build up. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler on cook line side. Soda machine soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grilled onions made on 2/28/24 inside walk in cooler not date marked. Employee dated onions. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (57F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 0ppm, no sanitizer chemical set up, replaced 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato bisque (82F - Hot Holding) on steam table, reheated in microwave to minimum 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in roasted peppers on prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to seasoning bins, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread on floor of walk-in cooler, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
36-50-4
45
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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. 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Dish machine 0ppm, operator set up three compartment sink. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Oct 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj's Market & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj's Market & Deli on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj's Market & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jj's Market & Deli.
How does Jj's Market & Deli compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Jj's Market & Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Jj's Market & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj's Market & Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jj's Market & Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jj's Market & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj's Market & Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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