Joven's
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Joven's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Joven's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored over soda fountain boxes on rack near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed from soda rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tortilla press soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash in front of handwashing sink across from reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged onsite flan, rice pudding, mango juice, pineapple lime juice, horchata, Jamaica juice missing dates and product description. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates and plastic bowls on cook line not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line cutting board. Operator put clothes in sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pot over prep table in dish area not stored inverted. Operator inverted pot. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach gel bait stored on soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 3CS reading 10ppm. Operator filled manually to read 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Mango, watermelon, jicama, pineapple lime and horchata missing warning labels for juices prepared on site.
02D-12-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bags stored on soda syrup rack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans above 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Avocados and tomatoes stored on open shelf in dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around shared dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Labels on juices, flan and rice pudding missing package and sell by date. Discussed labeling with operator.
02D-03-4
Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use coffee lids stored on floor in dining area near shelves.
25-05-4
47
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris . - cutting board soiled/ stained on grooved cutting board in food prep area Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
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. IFSEA food handler cards expired 11/24
53B-05-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( pineapples ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut tomatoes , onions ) in reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce avocados in cooler in food prep areas . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute . Reviewed with manager . Manager to clean ice chute this day **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dish washing area . Manager secured tanks . **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler in back kitchen. Manager relocated food to an employee designated area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster .
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface ( fans) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt in kitchen areas. Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter. Manager placed wet towel in sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above prep table and next to containers of spices - manager relocated medicine **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in customer self service area . Manager cleaned ice chute **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket,gloves stored on top of boxes of soda in back kitchen - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled , dusty fans at cook line and food prep areas -reviewed with manager
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of cucumbers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut lettuce ) in double door reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager food storage
08B-17-4
41
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator added new sanitizer water and it tested at 400ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by food debris in bottom of hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in prep area. Operator labeled as windex, and degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
61
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter milk (50F - Cold Holding)at 2:05pm, operator moved to another cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in mop sink area around bagged dirty wiping clothes.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 0 ppm. Operator added chlorine, retested at chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested at plus 200ppm. Operator changed water and it tested at chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic to go cup was in the hand wash sink. Operator removed cup from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf above three door cooler in kitchen has foil wrapped shelf that shows tearing.
14-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish area on plastic pans, old use first stickers stuck on plastic pans.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook line show accumulation of debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Hibiscus tea, Horchata, watermelon drink, pineapple lime drink must all have labels stating name and address of location they were made, the date they were made, and a name and description of drink included on labels. Operator labeled each with all necessary information. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and crate of tomatillos on the floor in prep area by the two door stand up cooler. Operator placed both items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Interior of mop sink on floor in rear of establishment behind the three compartment sink shows accumulation of debris and mold like substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the top drawer underneath the flat top grill at the front counter area.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in dish area , pans stacked on shelves still wet above three compartment sink in rear of kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone chargers hung over the prep table in kitchen to the left of the two door stand up cooler in kitchen. operator moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks. Cutting board on two door deli cooler shows cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Both mops in rear of establishment, behind the three compartment sink were not hung to dry properly. Operator hung both mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected dry storage holding area in a customer/nonsecure area. Establishment has bags of black beans, rice, pinto beans, sugar and whole pineapple stored in dining room area. Discussed with operator that once items are open, they must be stored behind the counter or in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-63-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket was on floor in kitchen by hand wash sink. Operator put sanitizer bucket inside another sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joven's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joven's on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joven's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joven's.
How does Joven's compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Joven's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Joven's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joven's have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joven's 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 Joven's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joven's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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