Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar
3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915627
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Can of artichoke hearts dented at seam.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At server station hand sink.
Basic5
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on breading cooler door. Hood Filters Gasket on glass cooler at bar.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Drink glasses on shelf over soda fountain.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Mop sink removed. Employee stated sink removed the day prior to repair drain problem.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At bar hand sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Air vents and surrounding tiles in kitchen have dust buildup.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.