Lucky 9 Juice Bar
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
52
Score
Lucky 9 Juice Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Lucky 9 Juice Bar was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “roach activity present as evidenced” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in warewashing area, POS system to take order, and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands at any point. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: -Operator used gloved hands to handle dirty dishes, fill out paperwork, and then to clean inside of ice machine. -Operator used gloved hands to sweep up dead roach and handled broom and dustpan, and proceeded to engage in preparation of boba. **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator claimed that she did not know that she needed to use soap when washing hands, was reluctant to wash hands, continuously refused to wash hands. Did not know proper handwashing methods. Discussed proper handwashing at length with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator storing bucket and rags in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Reusable gloves used for dish washing, cleaning, food prep, being stored on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Operator continuing to store wet wiping cloths outside sanitize solution. Discussed proper storage of wiping cloths, in sanitize solution. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
52
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in warewashing area, POS system to take order, and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands at any point. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in open containers of food scraps being stored on 3 compartment sink **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blenders used for smoothies containing milk only cleaned nightly, rinsed between uses remainder of the day. **Warning**
22-11-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands using water at prep sink. Operator claimed she did not know she needed to use soap to wash her hands. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in warewashing area, POS system to take order, and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands at any point. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator storing bucket and rags in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator claimed that she did not know that she needed to use soap when washing hands, was reluctant to wash hands, continuously refused to wash hands. Did not know proper handwashing methods. Discussed proper handwashing at length with operator. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee coughed and used hand sanitizer in place of washing hands. **Warning**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink with no soap. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink blocked with bar mats and dirty dishes. Operator cleared sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For boba pearls sitting out on counter. Operator discarded them and will fill out Time as a Public Health Control paperwork I emailed her. Also discussed option of keeping them hot. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled. Windex bottle has been refilled with soap, bleach and water, but has not been relabeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spoon in standing water at front counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board on front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired Feb 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
16
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Emailed manager information packet **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Emailed manager information packet **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Emailed manager information packet on procedures **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: No proof of employee training for any employee**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Ice machine at front counter has pink mold like substance **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Emailed manager information packet **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Emailed manager information packet **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Employee refilling plastic container in hand wash sink at front counter. Inspector educated management hand sinks are only used for handing washing. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area not properly label. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Spray bottle in dish area not properly labeled. Manager labeled bottle degreaser **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fruit on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Cases of fruit and milk on the floor in walk-in freezer **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
52
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Unable to dispense water at hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person in charge went next door and borrowed chlorine. Inspector helped to set up sanitizer bucket and there compartment sink at 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area not properly label. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups on floor in back room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in plastic container not identified. Employee labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license 2-1-2024 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fruit on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Utensil in standing water at 75f. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-15-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at hand in front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
30
Jul 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in between front and back area
35A-05-4
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at time of licensing inspection. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach on wall near walk in cooler. Employee removed and sanitised.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruit from previous day no date marking in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler
36-03-4
67
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by three-compartment sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat fruit in walk in cooler. Employee segregated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches by three-compartment sink in kitchen. Employee killed 2 and removed them both. Getting sanitizer and will sanitize. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in kitchen by three-compartment sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. **Warning**
53A-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink nearest three-compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has chlorine for laundry purposes only. Spoke with Manager, Manager went next door and received chlorine sanitizer and set up three-compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wash cloth under front counter not stored n sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Crockpot in kitchen has food debris buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind front counter has mold like debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees behind front counter not wearing hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky 9 Juice Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky 9 Juice Bar on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky 9 Juice Bar?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucky 9 Juice Bar.
How does Lucky 9 Juice Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Lucky 9 Juice Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Lucky 9 Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky 9 Juice Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lucky 9 Juice Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lucky 9 Juice Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky 9 Juice Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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