Joven's

435 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218198

D
Grade D
Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit, Sep 21, 2026: 0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic violations.

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection
    2 high priority (half: fixed at a follow-up on Sep 21), 4 basic
    -12
  • Emergency closure on Sep 18, since reopened
    Reduced from 35 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -15
  • Emergency closure in the last 90 days
    Ordered closed on Sep 19
    -10
  • Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection · Sep 18, 2026

Follow-up visit · Sep 21, 2026 Reopened after closure

The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.

Follow-up visit · Sep 19, 2026 Still closed

The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.

  • Insects, rodents, pests and animals
    • High priority: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. I slow moving live roach on the wall in the food prep area . Manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area
First visit · Sep 18, 2026 Emergency closure

Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.

  • Food protection and cross-contamination
    • Basic: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in the double door cooler . Reviewed with manager. Employee rearranged food
  • In-use utensils properly stored
    • Basic: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.water at 122°F . Manager changed water to 147°F
  • Handwashing and hygienic practices
    • Basic: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in food prep area . Manager placed drink in a designated employee food container
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry
    • Basic: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Employee put on a hair net
  • Plumbing and backflow prevention
    • High priority: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Insects, rodents, pests and animals
    • High priority: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on CO tanks in dish washing area under soda boxes storage 2 live roaches on the floor under the soda boxes storage 1 live roach on the floor under the triple sink 1 live roach on the floor in the bathroom