J's Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at J's Asian Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
J's Asian Kitchen's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area has a strainer store inside sink. Owner removed and placed dish at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area. Owner removed and properly stored soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
24-08-4
74
Dec 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in Walk-In-Cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce in Walk-In-Cooler and boxes of frozen foods in Walk-In-Freezer on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks-line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container of salt uncovered on cooks-line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with blue lid of salt not labeled on cooks-line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Mar 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Sep 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. 0 ppm. Needed to change sanitizer bottle. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking items stored in hand sink on cooksline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. In back kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe on hand sink cooksline. Leaking on floor. Operator added bucket to catch the water
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Added prep area where seating was with reach-in-coolers, prepping tables dry storage foods and storage of to go single serving items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Large pots not able to fit in 3 compartment sink or dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating now at 14 seats in front of restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food containers near dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J's Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J's Asian Kitchen on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J's Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J's Asian Kitchen.
How does J's Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
J's Asian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has J's Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J's Asian Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J's Asian Kitchen 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 J's Asian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J's Asian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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