Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2700 34 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg was emergency-closed on December 12, 2022 for roach activity. The facility has recorded 16 inspections with 97 total violations since January 2022, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including handwashing facility issues appearing in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections, consumer advisory violations in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections, and employee health policy violations in at least 2 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action with $400 in combined fines. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 9 violations were cited, but this followed a Warning Issued on December 10, 2025 when 12 violations including a high-priority handwashing facility issue were documented.
Most recent closure: December 12, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 08:59:00 |
Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022060058 | $400.00 | Dec 9, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg was last shut down on December 12, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg had?
- Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg find?
- Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on May 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Jin Ju Korean Grill & Sushi in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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