Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico

Last inspected:

3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
Overview

JF Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico has accumulated 185 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but enforcement actions have escalated dramatically over the past year. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across recent inspections, including handwashing facility deficiencies (cited in 4 of the last 6 inspections), chemical storage violations (5 of the last 6 inspections), employee health policy failures (3 inspections), and time-as-a-control protocol breaches (2 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on November 17, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 identified 24 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended to the state—the second such recommendation in four months, indicating formal enforcement proceedings are being initiated.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
185Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 tanks on rack by back door. Operator placed outside. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher next to managers office in red section labeled "recharge"

Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico last inspected?
Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico?
The most frequently cited violations at Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico had?
Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico find?
Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 19 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico ever been shut down?
No, Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Jf Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar in Valrico operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Lord Bradley's Tavern (2021).

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