Jt's Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Jt's Sports Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Jt's Sports Bar & Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Pembroke Pines restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
78
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish and beef stored over container with cooked chicken wings. Operator relocate cooked chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification with Beth Padro expired on 02/20/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked meatballs stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, meatballs cooked from yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed several light shields missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on food preparation table not stored in sanitized solution between use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with pasta sauce on storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing throughout kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an open bag with crotons on storage shelf. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at dishwashing machine.
29-34-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed a unsecured C02 tank in wait station.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Observed chef drinking from an open cup on cookline. Operator placed lid on cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of food residue.
22-08-4
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee touch soiled towel, then put on gloves and engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed fully cooked hotdogs in the same container as raw beef. Employee rearranged for proper storage.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over fully cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned turkey and pastrami with no date marking. As per employee, items were portioned 2 days ago. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area. Employee replenished supply. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In garlic.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys above food on rack, drink inside walk-in cooler, drink at window above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
41
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. After 3er. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Chef touched chicken breast, after used triple sink to wash hands without soap, then grab cut lettuce to set on a plate. After manager instructed, chef washed hands.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (90F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (95F - Hot Holding), per manager Food hot held less than one hour, employee removed to reheat on the stove to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of food on floor in WIF **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jt's Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jt's Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jt's Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jt's Sports Bar & Grill.
How does Jt's Sports Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Jt's Sports Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Jt's Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jt's Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jt's Sports Bar & Grill 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 Jt's Sports Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jt's Sports Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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