Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

903 22 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Overview

Jay Que's on the Deuces in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed twice: on February 8, 2024 for sewage back up and on December 29, 2015 for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 205 violations across 25 inspections since 2015, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring, particularly proper hand and arm washing violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), employee health policy violations, proper cooking temperature violations, and chemical storage violations. The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 was a complaint-based full inspection that documented 6 violations including high-priority hand washing and employee health policy violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: February 8, 2024 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
205Violations
2Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 09:23:00
Roach activity 11:04:00

Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024013548 $400.00 Feb 8, 2024 Miami (Doral)
3--2016000611 $400.00 Dec 29, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg last shut down?
Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg was last shut down on February 8, 2024 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg had?
Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg find?
Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
Yes, Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg been fined?
Jay Que’s on the Deuces in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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