Jq Enterprises
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Jq Enterprises eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Jq Enterprises trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded shrimp over ready to eat foods , cooked black beans, and fully cooked bacon in tall freezer across from food prep table with printer on top shelf, employee moved the items to the correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with debris on blade located to the left of the stove top , operator arrived at time of inspection and replaced can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster in the establishment inspector provided a no choking poster, and employee hung up poster at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone , and headphones on prep table shelf next to water heater , employee moved item to a location for emloyee personal items . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table under the Printer , employee moved drink to the correct location . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting board on prep table across from cash register, and on food prep table across from slicer.discussed with employee the importance of smooth surfaces.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink , stored in mop bucket wet, employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil, and butter oil not labeled , employee labeled items . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided handwashing signs, employee hung the signs in bathrooms at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloved hands touch tape and then began to prep food on the front line without first washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash hotel pans in three compartment sink but not sanitize. Discussed with employee. Employee set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm and sanitized all washed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. Black and pink mold-like substance on ice dispenser of soda fountain. Located in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Self-service muffins and brownies at front counter not labeled. Employee removed brownies and muffins from front counter during time of inspection.
02D-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods and drinks in Reach in cooler not identified. Located next to ice machine. Employee identified personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
55
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty 108F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties stored over Ready to eat sliced deli meats in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated burger patties during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer bucket.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on front line prep table and front line Reach in cooler. Soda dispensing nozzle soiled, located in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in back Reach in cooler adjacent to ice machine. Operator identified and segregated personal drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
58
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed can opener soiled with food debris - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop left in mop bucket after use.
42-01-4
86
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jq Enterprises last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jq Enterprises on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jq Enterprises?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jq Enterprises.
How does Jq Enterprises compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jq Enterprises most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jq Enterprises' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jq Enterprises have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jq Enterprises 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 Jq Enterprises inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jq Enterprises is inspected around two times per year on average.
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