2 Duval County restaurants temporarily closed; 58 fail inspection

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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.

For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Duval County restaurant inspections site.

Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of March 25-31, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site.

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Which Duval County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants met all standards during their March 25-31 inspections and no violations were found.

** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week

Which Duval County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?

These restaurants failed their March 25-31 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.

Kaiba Japanese Steak House

1227 3 St S, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 26

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

10 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near walk in cooler. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat carrots. Manager removed raw meat and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed Raw sewage on ground outside kitchen flowing from backed up water from kitchen. Establishment had door open to allow water to flow outside. Employee closed back door to kitchen. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near grill area. Manager killed and discarded from kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up on floor of kitchen and under 3 compartment sink when in use, also backing up when using hand washing sink and using Dish machine. **Warning**

Kaiba Japanese Steak House

1227 3 St S, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 28

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 14 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach under white stand alone cooler near walk in cooler. Observed 13 live roaches under grill area. **Admin Complaint**

La Michoacana Al Natural

11757 Beach Blvd Ste 14, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 25

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects at rack of chips and at front service line near hand wash sink. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-22. Spoke with owner, Ricardo stated he has been dealing with the city for zoning, plans for a wall that was revised and thought he couldn't renew license until that was completed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14 roaches in the following areas: 9 live roaches observed near reach-in cooler at front service line nearest kitchen entry door 2 live roaches next to bag of salt by dry food storage area 2 live roaches under triple sink 1 live roach on floor near water heater **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (116F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (111F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at front line near reach-in cooler. Operator raised temperature to reheat back to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

La Michoacana Al Natural

11757 Beach Blvd Ste 14, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 27

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects at rack of chips and at front service line near hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed 1 live flying insect in back kitchen area over ice cream machine **Admin Complaint**

Which Duval County restaurants had high-priority violations?

AJs Crab House

725 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee speak on cell phone then immediately went back to prepping food without changing gloves or washing hands.

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area of kitchen.

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw frozen chicken in to go shopping bag in reach in freezer by triple sink. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by fryers in kitchen, raw fish stored over ready to eat hush puppies. Operator removed fish from above hush puppies. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer placed over microwave on prep line. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Akel's Deli

815 S Main St, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. He cracked egg then grabbed cheese, explained to him and he discarded cheese, **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Peeling cucumber, explained to him and he put on gloves **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked chicken/open bag on shelf above cold cut in upright freezer in back prep area, he rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Aramark Cafeteria

14000 Citicards Way, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Items in walk in cooler /cooler : Italian sausage date marked 3/19. Cooked steak date marked 3/18. Roast beef date marked 3/20. Creme cheese date marked 3/18. ( Reach in cooler ) **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon in vacuum bags not cut before thawing. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time Temperature controled for safety log not completed for multiple items at stations. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Manager removed split. **Corrected On-Site**

Beach Diner

501 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Bch

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw shell eggs over pancake mix in walk in cooler. Manager removed eggs from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle near utensils and creamer on front service line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located on cook line near ware washing area.

Beach Hut Cafe

1281 S 3 St, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 29

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Bono's Pit BBQ

4907 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

22 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Something fell on floor, he picked it up and trashed it then he put on gloves and schooled food, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in back prep area

Breakfast Bowls and Burrito

Mobile food dispensing vehicle

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

19 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in food truck and back door was open during this time period **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over prep jalapeños in upright reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open pack of raw frozen beef stored over closed pack of raw frozen shrimp in deep reach in freezer **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Egg wash (73F - Cold Holding), stored sitting in pan on prep table next to grill, and employee unable to say how long this items was out of temperature. Stop sale issued **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash (73F - Cold Holding), stored sitting in pan on prep table next to grill, and employee unable to say how long this items was out of temperature. Stop sale issued **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (88F - Hot Holding), stored in pan next to stove, and place there after cooking approximately 1 hour ago to be held as per employee. Employee stated going to voluntarily discard **Warning**

Burrito Gallery

5016 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler on speed rack non continuously cooked chicken stored over non continuously cooked steak. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pastor sauce made with cooked onions and garlic dated 2/23.

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. BG green sauce made with cooked Jalapeños, onions, garlic, vinegar at room temperature served between guests at 69F made 3/21.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BG green sauce made with cooked Jalapeños, onions, garlic, vinegar at room temperature served between guests at 69F.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. BG green sauce made with cooked Jalapeños, onions, garlic, vinegar at room temperature served between guests at 69F made 3/21.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in steam well at 128F person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with black hose attached.

Compass Group USA

701 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 44-48f butter and cream cheese sitting on ice at buffet, explained time as public health control, operator wrote time on, emailed procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Culver's

7818 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At frontline butter at 51F. Lid open during inspection, person in charge took line temperatures less than 4 hours ago. Ambient temperature of unit 34F during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Domino's

5025 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom then came out and got packed pizza in delivery box to deli over, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on prep table by pizza boxes, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Ek's Seafood Kitchen & More

Mobile food dispensing vehicle

Routine Inspection on March 30

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and raw beef stored above ready to eat fries and raw fish in reach in freezer

Fairfield Inn & Suites - Jacksonville West

561 Chaffee Point Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.

Fla Juice & Bowl

1563 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

20 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose in prep sink at front counter inside compartment

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on shelf above clean containers, storage shelf in back **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On both sides of splitters, prep sink at front counter

Flavorikan

1803 E Duval St, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

19 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations

  • 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. Employee washed some dishes then he removed gloves and went to get grocery bags, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 by mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken on thank you bag, box freezer in storage area

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish in container on top of cut veggies, reach in cooler by cook line, employee rearranged, raw chicken on shelf above juices in upright cooler, storage area, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 71f shelled eggs, on shelf since yesterday, employee discarded them **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shelled eggs

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 108f cooked onions, on stove off, employee turned burner on, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**

Gyros King

6219 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

22 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw chicken from above. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler in kitchen, sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding). Operator added ice below flip top to drop temperature and out product in walk in cooler. Retemp after 45 mins, ham 43F, cheese 42F, lettuce 41F Ambient temp of cooler 42F.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaning chemicals stored above bagged hamburger buns next to reach in freezer. Operator removed buns from below chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Hidden Hills Country Club

3901 Monument Rd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

14 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 6 quarts of soups with date prep 3-19-24 stored in three door upright reach in cooler. 3 quarts of homemade ranch with butter milk with Oreo date 3-19-24 stored in single door upright glass reach in cooler near wait station in kitchen. Validated dates are correct with chef. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 quarts of soups with date prep 3-19-24 stored in three door upright reach in cooler. 3 quarts of homemade ranch with butter milk with Oreo date 3-19-24 stored in single door upright glass reach in cooler near wait station in kitchen. Validated dates are correct with chef. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on prep table in kitchen next to food. Glue stick stored on front line prep table next to food. Employee removed all and properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

Hiro Japanese Restaurant

10920 Baymeadows Rd Ste 30, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment purchases fish from 4 different purveyors, only able to provide parasite destruction letter for True World Foods during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Person in charge provided parasite letters for 3 of 4 sushi fish providers. Establishment receives flounder fresh from Yama, states has made call to provider to receive letter. Will not serve flounder until parasite letter has been obtained. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Person in charge has received letter. Invoice states item is wild, establishment serves raw. Left voicemail for supplier during inspection. **Time Extended**

Hoptinger 5 Points

1037 Park St, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over corn bites in s all reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy whipping cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored in bar cooler with beer. Manager adjusted cooler temperature during inspection. Food item was in cooler since previous day **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy whipping cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored in bar cooler with beer. Manager adjusted cooler temperature during inspection. Food item was in cooler since previous day **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Ikea Jacksonville

7801 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At self service line, pastries for self service in glass container where entire lid needs to be lifted in order to access pastries. Customer has ability to contaminate entire tray of pastries. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in dish room.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Beets on line held at room temperature for 2 hours per policy with no time mark. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On hot line chicken tenders at 110F, veggie balls at 93F item is double panned. At time of inspection time marked on items for quality marked 11:30. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Jacksonville Dodge

11101 Nursery Field's Dr, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Improper wastewater disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed employee dump wastewater from sanitizer bucket in floor drain in kitchen during inspection. No prep sink on site.

  • High Priority - Prep area lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At front counter, observed cutting boards in use. Exposed to potential contamination from guests. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage gravy dated 3/16 in reach in cooler.

Jax Commissary Kitchen

1712 Ogilvie Park Ln, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of grease and gray water being dumped into storm drains in front lot near water spigots and near side of building near closed storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: At callback operator had sump pump being serviced during this callback to avoid waste water being dumped in sewer drain. After sump pump is completed, sewar drain will be pumped out into portable waste water tank **Time Extended**

Jimmy John's

11616 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham, turkey , meats 49°. 50°. 50°. Items overstacked. Items moved to below chill line by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by slicer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

Kaiba Japanese Steak House

1227 3 St S, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed Raw sewage on ground outside kitchen flowing from backed up water from kitchen.Establishment had door open to allow water to flow outside. Employee closed back door to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed standing water outside at kitchen back door. Manager stated was from prior inspection. **Time Extended**

La Michoacana Al Natural

11757 Beach Blvd Ste 14, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. As per Senior inspector Mary-Beth, operator removed closure sign that was posted on left door after inspection. Senior inspector went back same day to place new closure sign on right door. Administrative complaint given as per Linda **Admin Complaint**

La Palmerita Cafeteria

2909 Townsend Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

16 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 4 pans cooked pork roast (47-51F - Cooling), stored overnight covered with foil in bar reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas (45-57F - Cold Holding); stored overnight in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef, 2 pan cooked pork, 1 pan cooked papas rellenas and 1 pan croquetas with ham (46-52F - Cooling); all stored overnight in upright reach in cooler next to cook line covered with foil with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas stored in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler and also same food items stored again in white deep reach in freezer on front counter area frozen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked croquets in upright reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over dessert cake in bar reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan slice cheese and 1 pack deli meat(45-57F - Cold Holding), all stored overnight in small glass upright reach in cooler in kitchen with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued 4 pans cooked pork roast (47-51F - Cooling), stored overnight covered with foil in bar reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas (45-57F - Cold Holding); stored overnight in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef, 2 pan cooked pork, 1 pan cooked papas rellenas and 1 pan croquetas with ham (46-52F - Cooling); all stored overnight in upright reach in cooler next to cook line covered with foil with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan raw fish, 1 pan raw pork and 1 pan raw chicken (46-49F - Cooling), all prepared yesterday and stored overnight covered with foil in reach in cooler next to cook line with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan slice cheese and 1 pack deli meat(45-57F - Cold Holding), all stored overnight in small glass upright reach in cooler in kitchen with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1 pan raw fish, 1 pan raw pork and 1 pan raw chicken (46-49F - Cooling), all prepared yesterday and stored overnight covered with foil in reach in cooler next to cook line with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued **Warning**

Leo's Pizza Italiano

5150 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken liver stored over vegetables in reach in freezer, per manager he will discard chicken liver

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); food items are stored in cooler on pizza make table. A refrigeration technician was onsite and just finished working on the cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

L&L Hawaiian Grill

6001 Argyle Forest Blvd Suite 60, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Three live flying insects observed in establishment. Manager states that she will call pest control company. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In small reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: In reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Mambos Cuban Cafe

13770 Beach Blvd Ste 9, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Mambos Cuban Cafe

13770 Beach Blvd Ste 9, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 29

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback raw shrimp 45F, Cooked fish 46F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 45F. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill and removed some foods and placed in walk in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Marco's Pizza

4765-1 Hodges Boulevard, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of soap stored on dry food storage shelf next to chocolate sauce. Operator removed soap to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill

2309 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed main Dish Machine at 0 ppm not sanitizing properly. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in #2 Bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

McDonald's

8570 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Small dish machine by triple sink tested 0ppm. Manager primed machine but still tested 0ppm. Manager called dish machine company. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Dish machine still not properly functioning. Establishment has do not use sign on machine and is currently not being used. Dish machine repair company scheduled to come this week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Dish machine still not working correctly. Manager states dish repair company has been contacted. Dish repair company was to have come already, but canceled initial date. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Mr Dragon

6429 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

17 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line in kitchen pull out phone from back pocket then immediately went back to prepping raw chicken for fryer. Chicken was cooked 171F.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp placed over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw shrimp from above chicken. In walk in cooler, raw chicken placed over noodles. Operator removed raw chicken from above noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaning chemical stored next to container of cook chicken in kitchen. Operator removed chemical. In dry storage room, floor cleaning chemicals stored over container of to go bags. Operator removed chemicals from above. **Corrected On-Site**

Mudville Grille

3105 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

19 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chl at bar and in kitchen, employee didn't put all the packet, put more and mixed it, 100 ppm, poured more bleach in triple sink, kitchen**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw tuna then grabbed a tray with fries, manager grabbed raw phili meat and then scooped Mac and cheese, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked smoked sausage on shelf above lettuce, manager rearranged, walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncooked smoked sausage on shelf above shelled eggs, manager rearranged, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

New China

5110 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

19 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to store cooked pork in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Scallops stored with French fries in reach in freezer, manager properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (69F - Cold Holding)food item stored on top of flip top cooler. Employee put eggs back into cooler

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on white Rice and fried rice, employee wrote time marking **Corrected On-Site**

Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows

8617 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

24 total violations, with 10 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. No solution coming out of tubing while primed. Person in charge states has new tubing ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee switch tasks from cleaning sewage water from floor, then handle chicken with gloved hands without hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed bean sprouts and cut cabbage with mold like substance in walk in cooler.

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed proteins in direct contact with to go bags in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored on container of cooked ribs.

  • High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Upon entering kitchen, observed sewage on ground of kitchen coming up through floor drains while employees are prepping food. Plumber on site upon arrival. Able to clear blockage during inspection. Employees removed wastewater and sanitized floors during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in reach in cooler gasket in kitchen. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead roach in pan of bean sprouts in reach in cooler at makeline. Observed employee switch tasks from cleaning sewage water from floor, then handle chicken with gloved hands without hand wash.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in bar reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge states had out for 30 minutes. Cut cabbage in pan in reach in cooler at 50F. Person in charge states brought from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Appetizers such as spring rolls, shumai, potstickers held on time with no time mark.

Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows

8617 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 29

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. No solution coming out of tubing while primed. Person in charge states has new tubing ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee switch tasks from cleaning sewage water from floor, then handle chicken with gloved hands without hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Not observed. **Time Extended**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed proteins in direct contact with to go bags in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No change. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Upon entering kitchen, observed sewage on ground of kitchen coming up through floor drains while employees are prepping food. Plumber on site upon arrival. Able to clear blockage during inspection. Employees removed wastewater and sanitized floors during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No sewage observed on floors. **Time Extended**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in reach in cooler gasket in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in bar reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge states had out for 30 minutes. Cut cabbage in pan in reach in cooler at 50F. Person in charge states brought from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: In reach in cooler shrimp, bean sprouts, pork, chicken, egg 45-47F. Has been in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

Penman Diner

1289 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 28

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee toast bread pull of toaster with are hands place butter on toast and hold toast with bare hands to cut in half to serve customer. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in stand alone cooler over cooked potatoes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg stored with raw shell eggs in stand alone stored in stand alone cooler. Manager discarded cracked shell egg. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drink cooler 2 containers of Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (57F - Cold Holding) on service line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of steam table Oatmeal (128F - Hot Holding); Cooked onions (91F - Hot Holding) in pan. Employee stated he keeps there as an extra amount when needed. Observed cooked fries in fry basket on cook line at 127F. Manager discarded fries. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Pinto Thai Bistro

756 3 St S, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table at the end of cookline Cooked rice (55F-65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated rice was brought out from cooler around 1pm to use for fried rice. Manager placed rice back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel

10605 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 29

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On thaw speed rack in walk in cooler observed raw sausage stored over raw bacon.

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler feta cheese dated 3/9. In reach in cooler at main cookline hummus dated 3/22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats in buffet hall cooler at 48F, person in charge discarded. Shelving blocked with liners blocking air flow. Butter stored on bottom of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Solazo

954 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

14 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect on cooks line, two flying insects in dish area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to stored cut up meat in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish stored with French fries **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink by employee restroom

Southern Coast Seafood

1301 Monument Rd #1, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

22 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over bagged pickles in make table reach in cooler on cook line. Raw prep tuna stored over cooked shrimp in make table reach in cooler Raw gator tail stored over grits on speed rack in walk in cooler. All items properly stored by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 quarts of Cooked tomatoes/bacon/jam sauce with date marked 3-13-24 in 3rd make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. 1 bag of cooked shrimp with date marked 3-19-24 in 1st make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. All items stop sale and employee discarded **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 quarts of Cooked tomatoes/bacon/jam sauce with date marked 3-13-24 in 3rd make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. 1 bag of cooked shrimp with date marked 3-19-24 in 1st make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. All items stop sale and employee discarded **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan Noodles (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top reach in cooler on cook line next, stored in unit from over night and was prepared few days ago as per manager. No additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish dip (48F - Cold Holding)m stored in 1st make table flip top reach in cooler, lid was left open for approximately 30 mins and employee closed lid. 1 pan noodles (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top reach in cooler on cook line next, stored in unit from over night and was prepared few days ago as per manager. No additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles chemicals stored on side of ice machine ledge in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Sushiko

3620 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

12 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegan shrimp 61F Cold holding ; cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding) employee put food items in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

The Melting Pot

7860 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can yellow peppers with dent along seam. Also, one pan of thawed salmon with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing with no oxygen introduced.

  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At time of inspection, establishment serves salmon and shrimp raw for customer to cook themselves. Unable to provide parasite destruction during inspection. **Warning**

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

10144 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on March 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar triple sink at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Tsunami Sushi / Red Bowl

12553 Bartram Park Blvd Ste 304, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • 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. Employee handled soiled equipment then handled clean plate without washing hands. Inspector intervened **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At callback : food prep employee handled raw beef then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**

Urban Vietnamese

10618 Deerwood Park Blvd Suite 3, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person in charge return to line from office, don gloves, and begin working with food without hand wash.

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bean sprouts in direct contact with to go bag in reach in cooler.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw pork and raw shrimp stored over broth. Also, in reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over raw beef. Also in reach in freezer raw beef stored over uncovered unpackaged Rangoon.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles large amount in black single door reach in cooler at 60F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Moved to other unit holding temperature. Also, on prep counter noodles at 53F, boba at 68F person in charge states has been out of refrigerator less than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time. In reach in cooler below rice cookers pork at 47F. Person in charge states made yesterday, has had out of unit to make spring rolls. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Wiseguys Pizza Cafe

1523 Chaffee Rd Ste 7, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 27

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At chemical rack next to mop sink in kitchen, home defense pest control used throughout interior of establishment, per operator.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer next to hand wash station in kitchen, raw chicken stored over ready to eat bacon crumble. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At flip top cooler on make line in kitchen, (48F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were removed from reach in cooler from the night before. Operator discarded products.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler on make line in kitchen, (48F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were removed from reach in cooler from the night before. Operator discarded products.

Zebo's Crab Shack

1909 W Beaver St, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on March 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

13 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer located inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shrimp from over fries. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several cleaning chemicals stored on top and next to microwave used to reheat food. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?

Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?

If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.

Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.

What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.

An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."

An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.

A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville area restaurant and food truck inspections March 25-31