Jts Cafe and Smoothie
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Score
Jts Cafe and Smoothie has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three 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.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled with grease and food debris build up. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Double door convection oven soiled with burnt food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 02/1/2024. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. For employee who has been working for over 60 days and is engaging in food handling and preparation during the time of the inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half gallon carton of half and half opened Friday 9/5/25 not date marked in double display cooler in front counter area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air fryer basket soiled with grease and food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water from hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Double door convection oven soiled with burnt food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 02/1/2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored above food prep area in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press has built up food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen have food debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to fill bucket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in rear prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 400 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter behind front counter: cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area had spray bottle and tools in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled in rear prep room. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in kitchen have built up food debris.
22-08-4
61
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed and put into sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda cans stored on floor of office. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Behind front counter: pizza (71F - Hot Holding) Inspector emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over juice in reach in cooler behind front counter. Operator stored correctly.
08A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza being held on time and no written plan or time stamp.
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on a prep table. Operator removed. **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. Employee glasses stored on a cutting board. Operator removed and sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in upright freezer behind counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Knives and forks on back counter stored with food contact surfaces upright. Operator stored correctly.
24-18-4
47
Aug 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jts Cafe and Smoothie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jts Cafe and Smoothie on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jts Cafe and Smoothie?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jts Cafe and Smoothie.
How does Jts Cafe and Smoothie compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Jts Cafe and Smoothie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Jts Cafe and Smoothie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jts Cafe and Smoothie have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jts Cafe and Smoothie 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 Jts Cafe and Smoothie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jts Cafe and Smoothie is inspected around two times per year on average.
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