J's Asian Street Food

402 E Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

J's Asian Street Food appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. J's Asian Street Food was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

J's Asian Street Food's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hours: Raw chicken 45F Beef 50F. Observed following food items cold cold holding for more than 4 hours: Pork-belly 47F. **see stop sale** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold cold holding for more than 4 hours: Pork-belly 47F.
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside fried rice with no handle. Operator removed bowl during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed whole in ceiling above coffee machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor inside walk kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink during 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. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table across from cook line. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor near dry storage rack, and container of cooking oil stored on floor underneath fryers.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Jan 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed antacids stored next to peanuts and seasonings.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice noodles 63°F, per owner placed 2 hours ago, owner placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 81°F at hand wash sink in servers area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in servers area. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, in bar area and servers area.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/24.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind grill, fryer, 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris, dirt and or mold like substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near hand wash sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin in servers area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch in working containers, no label.
02D-01-5
30
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soy sauce, and raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over corn in 2 door reach in freezer
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter: rehydrated rice noodles 83F, per employee, set out over 4 hours prior. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter: rehydrated rice noodles 83F, per employee, set out over 4 hours prior. See stop sale. Cooked/rehydrated tapioca pearls on wait station counter 62F, per employee less than 10 minutes. Returned to reach in cooler during inspection. New temperature 55F after 30 mins **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up in grooves of soda gun nozzle, residue/grease on ice scoop on top of ice machine. Items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice well. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee drink stored over ice bin in wait station. Drink discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine.
36-17-5
43
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bean sprouts in bucket in walk in cooler not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken being thawed in sink with no running water. Manager placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour like substance in container not labeled properly.
02D-01-5
74
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J's Asian Street Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J's Asian Street Food on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J's Asian Street Food?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J's Asian Street Food.

How does J's Asian Street Food compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

J's Asian Street Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has J's Asian Street Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J's Asian Street Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J's Asian Street Food 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 J's Asian Street Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J's Asian Street Food is inspected around three times per year on average.