3 Duval County restaurants temporarily closed; 56 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 Jan. 8-14, 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.

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

These restaurants met all standards during their Jan. 8-14 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 Jan. 8-14 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.

Clarke Bros Subs

2545 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roaches approximately 10 roaches inside of bread bag. 5 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler 2 on floor under cooler **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pastrami (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding) food items stored in small cooler near register per employee food items were in cooler since opening 11am

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding) food items stored in small cooler near register per employee food items were in cooler since opening 11am grilled onions (57F - Cold Holding) cooked at 2:30 pm employee moved onions to another cooler **Warning**

Clarke Bros Subs

2545 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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

7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roaches approximately 10 roaches inside of bread bag. 5 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler 2 on floor under cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: One live roach on floor near freezer, manager killed and discarded roach. Two dead roaches on floor in office /dry storage area, one dead roach on floor between mop sink and freezer area. Manager discarded dead roaches. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding) food items stored in small cooler near register per employee food items were in cooler since opening 11am grilled onions (57F - Cold Holding) cooked at 2:30 pm employee moved onions to another cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No Time/Temperature Control for Safety food(s) stored in cooler. Per owner a technician will be repairing cooler today. **Time Extended**

Mambos Cuban Express

11105 San Jose Blvd Suite 2, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

15 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches : 2 behind make table/Reach in coolers at frontline. 1 on floor in front of frontline make table/Reach in cooler opposite cookline grill. 1 live on floor by frontline coffee station **Warning**

Pei Wei Express

10300 Southside Blvd Ste 303, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Pei Wei Express

10300 Southside Blvd Ste 303, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 12

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

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed one live roach on wall at front counter area. Went behind metal trim. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Roach droppings have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Pei Wei Express

10300 Southside Blvd Ste 303, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 12

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

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed one live roach on wall at front counter area. Went behind metal trim. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed one live roach on wall by left sided tv at front make line. Observed one live roach at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge killed roach at hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Roach droppings have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: No roach droppings observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Pei Wei Express

10300 Southside Blvd Ste 303, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 13

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

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed one live roach on wall at front counter area. Went behind metal trim. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed one live roach on wall by left sided tv at front make line. Observed one live roach at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge killed roach at hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-13: Observed 1 live roach under ice machine and 1 live roach at wall near back door **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Roach droppings have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: No roach droppings observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-13: Observed 3 roach droppings in the following areas: 1 on counter near mop sink, 2 on floor at side of cooking equipment next to wall. **Admin Complaint**

Which Duval County restaurants had high-priority violations?

1928 Cuban Bistro

3928 Baymeadows Rd #9, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

13 total violations, with 5 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. The following items in kitchen cooler: (Overnight temperatures ) : Cooked pork 49°. 49°. 50°. 50° Cooked rice 52°. 50°. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags , shopping bags, used for holding lettuce. Frontline cooler.

  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead insects in bottom of reach in freezer. Kitchen. Per Person In Charge , recent pest service. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee handled soiled equipment then engaged in food preparation activity without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items in kitchen cooler: (Overnight temperatures ) : Cooked pork 49°. 49°. 50°. 50° Cooked rice 52°. 50°. **Warning**

Bar-B-Q Sticks

120 1/2 Lemon St, Neptune Beach

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked rice at 118F made at 12pm Second temperature at 90F. Observed Chicken sticks (80F - Cooling Holding) Cooked noodles (79F - Cooling Holding) Took second temperature chicken sticks at 74F and noodles at 75F. Manager continue to keep the items in the deep freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sticks on table at 56F. Observed cooked rice at 118F. Rice was cooked at 12 PM. Observed chicken and beef sticks at 80F sitting on table next to window to cool. Manager stated he cooked them at 12 and left out during lunch peak. Manager placed beef and chicken sticks in deep freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Beach Diner

11362 San Jose Blvd Ste 10& 11, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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

15 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Waste water from undetermined leak under cookline equipment onto floor by cookline / prepline . Manager had water mopped up and fan placed to attempt to dry off water with Some improvement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Personal medicine, multiple, by Single Service containers at wait station. Moved by manager. **Warning**

Benchwarmers Cafe

3560 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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 - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then changed gloves and grabbed cooked bacon, explained to mgr and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans sanitizer above bread, cook line, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Bonefish Grill

10950 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 10

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

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table counter : Tomato butter 55° . Placed 2 hours before. Items In make table/Reach in cooler : Slaw 48°. Salsa 48°. Pasta 48°. Heart of Palm (cooked) 50°. Items Moved by manager. Placed few hours before. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. No time mark on whipped butter at wait station. Marked by manager. **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. Cooked greens 120°, cooked potatoes 125°. Cheese 120°. Items reheated to 170-175 by manager. Items placed about 2 hrs before. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Bostons The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

13070 City Station Dr, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature below 160), operator has work order in for dish machine. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, 4 pieces of salmon and in walk-in cooler 10 pieces of salmon not removed from rop packages.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line pasta station, Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); mac and cheese sauce (48F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (51, 48F - Cold Holding). All items placed out 3 hours earlier. Manager moved to walk-in freezer to cool, all retemps below 41f. **Corrected On-Site**

Bourbon St Grill

10300 Southside Blvd #3050, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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 - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch mask on face, then handle food without hand wash. Spoke to employees during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, chicken, cream cheese at 44-47F. Person in charge states had door open for delivery approximately 1 hour ago. Person in charge called for repair during inspection, due to arrive in 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on front line furthest from heat lamps at 90F. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Cajun Crab

410 Commerce Center Drive, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 9

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 not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Unable to obtain reading from dishwasher not sanitizing properly. Testing at 0ppm. Person in charge prepared triple sink for use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: At callback, dish machine still not dispensing chemical sanitizer. Primed machine, but no chemical coming through line. Dishwasher employee indicated that it was not working still, but establishment is still using machine, even though it is not sanitizing. No setup of sanitizer being used in triple sink. Discussed with manager, who setup triple sink with bleach. Repair person scheduled to come in later today. **Time Extended**

Chick-Fil-A at Oakleaf

9630 Applecross Rd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In breading station by walk in cooler in kitchen, chicken 50F. Chicken placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in dumpster area. Manager placed breaker on faucet. **Corrected On-Site**

Cielo Azul Cocina Mexicana

10300 Southside Blvd #242, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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 - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine in kitchen testing at 152F. Dishmachine in bar testing at 144F. Person in charge set up triple sink with Quaternary Ammonium at 150ppm and will utilize until serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: At callback, both dish machines in use, no triple sink sanitizer set up. Kitchen dishmachine at 132F. Dishmachine at bar at 141F. Person in charge agreed to set up and use triple sink until unit can be serviced. **Admin Complaint**

Cracker Barrel

13250 City Station Dr, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

13 total violations, with 4 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. In bottom section of flip, top salad reach-in cooler at end of cook line, cooked sweet potatoes (45-52F - Cooling). Operator stated potatoes cooked yesterday and placed in reach-in cooler. Containers are stacked three high with lids, bottom two containers not at proper temperature.

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In bottom section of flip, top salad reach-in cooler at end of cook line, cooked sweet potatoes (45-52F - Cooling). Operator stated potatoes cooked yesterday and placed in reach-in cooler. Containers are stacked three high with lids, bottom two containers not at proper temperature.

  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 150f) on establishment disc thermometer, also used test strips- they did not turn black. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw sausage patties stored above liquid egg.

Deerwood Bistro

8221 Southside Blvd Ste 24, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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 - 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. Observed employee come out of restroom and immediately start working with clean dishes. Spoke to employee about double hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rop tuna, mahi, salmon with direction to remove from packaging thawed in reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, gravy, soup at 44-46F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Ambient temperature of unit at 43F. Person in charge turned down unit during inspection. Also, butter pats not indicated on time paperwork at 51F. Also, French toast batter at 60F on line. Recommend holding butter and batter on time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemicals stored with food products on shelf in office. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Flying Iguana

207 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.

Good Sandwich

157 E 8 St Ste 118, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023 **Admin Complaint**

Green Papaya Thai Sushi

12675 Beach Blvd Ste 306, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 9

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

12 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple juice on dry food storage shelf crimped and dented around top rim of can and on seam of can. Also, one can of hoisin sauce dented at side seam of can. Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then rinsed hands for less than 4 seconds and then handled equipment in warewashing area. Operator discussed handwashing with employee. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as a liner in container of vegetables on cook line and also under multiple fish in sushi making station.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat curry sauce in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Employee removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken kabobs (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from fryer. Observed both items stored above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator had employee start to remove some of the excessive foods stored above chill line. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles of cleaners improperly stored on same shelf as single service items in cabinets at front area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaners to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Hightide Burrito

4591 Lakeside Dr #107, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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

17 total violations, with 4 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 washing dishes handled dirty dishes and did not swap gloves or wash hands before immediately handling clean dishes. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In pullout cooler under stove, raw steak was placed over powder breading. Manager placed steak on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter in kitchen, tomato salsa (68F - Cold Holding) for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed in cooler to attempt to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning solution was stored next to liquid bitters. Employee removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**

Jacksonville Hilton Garden Inn

9745 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

4 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over cooked prep chicken breast on shelf in small glass single door cooler on cook line. Raw bacon stored over liquid eggs carton in make table to reach in cooler on cook line. All items properly stored by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Raw bacon in reach in make table cooler stored over prep pancake mix batter. Employee properly stored **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of cooked noodles with no date mark stored in glass upright single door reach in cooler in back storage food area. Employee said was probably made last week Monday. Employee discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Operator has 3 containers of prep food stored in reach in coolers all labeled with date marked 12-27-23. All are stop sale issued. Employee discarded. 1 quart of mashed potatoes 4 quarts of mushroom soup 2 quarts of cooked noodles **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of cooked noodles with no date mark stored in glass upright single door reach in cooler in back storage food area. Employee said was probably made last week Monday. Employee discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Operator has 3 containers of prep food stored in reach in coolers all labeled with date marked 12-27-23. All are stop sale issued. Employee discarded. 1 quart of mashed potatoes 4 quarts of mushroom soup 2 quarts of cooked noodles **Admin Complaint**

Juicy Crab

8106 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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

17 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of cooked potatoes 101F. Potatoes began cooling three hours prior. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of cooked potatoes 101F. Potatoes began cooling three hours prior. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale.

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bartender washing glassware in bar is only exposing glassware to one second of sanitizer. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice on shelf near walk in cooler. Bulk seasonings in dry storage area of kitchen.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat crab. In reach in cooler by fryers, raw fish and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat onions. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler, clams, mussels, lobster and crawfish 51F. All items placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool. Inspector notes heavy ice build up in side reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet at end of splitter where gray hose is attached. Missing on faucet at end of cook line where green hose is attached.

Krystal

1009 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 8

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

10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At drive thru and lobby drink stations, individual creamers held on time per manager 2am time marked. Manager stated items were put in service at 6am, time not remarked. Manager labeled with correct times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Lakeside-Compass Group - Eurest Dining

4804 Deer Lake Dr, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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. sliced provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator stated cook had lid opened during breakfast rush. Operator had cook place cheese in chill blaster. Both cheese retemped at end of inspection at 40-41F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Layalina Restaurant

9735 Old St Augutine Rd, Suite 1-2, Jacksonville

Food-Licensing Inspection Inspection on Jan. 8

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 - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 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**

  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop/ wastewater dumped outside rear exit **Warning**

Loop (The)

2014 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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 - 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. 0 ppm chl, not dispensing chl, mgr will set up quat in triple sink **Warning**

  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons with no hinged lid at self serve area, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not dispensing chlorine, mgr will set up manual sanitation **Warning**

McDonald's

435 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dish machine not in service. Manager stated the dish machine has a work order on it. Establishment does have 3 compartment sink set up. **Warning**

  • 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 touch head set while engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Spoke to manager and she advised employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Nagasaki Japanese Restaurant

12553 Yellow Bluff Rd Ste 1, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 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 mark on sushi rice and cooked shrimp. Made at 1:30 pm. Marked by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Sushi rice and cooked shrimp not time marked made at 3pm. **Admin Complaint**

One Night Taco Stand

8221-1 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 9

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 - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken in walk in cooler at 57F cooling overnight per person in charge.

  • High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating in bar area, then scoop ice and poor drinks without hand wash. Spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed pan of limes stored in drink ice at bar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects under and around triple sink. Observed two flying insects in dry storage area. Observed two flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed container of opened ground beef stored on case of bottled coke in walk in cooler.

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in dry storage area by walk in. Person in charge killed one. One went behind metal wrap on wall. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Sewage on ground of establishment. In areas kitchen floor that are not completely sealed, or cracked, standing sewage water observed under tiles that leak from under floor when stepped on. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken in walk in cooler at 57F cooling overnight per person in charge.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, pico, beans, beans at 44-46F. Observed employee with door wide open during morning prep. Other items in unit at 43F. Ambient temperature of unit 43F. Employee closed door. Also, in drawer under cookline, chicken nearest handle at 47F. Observed door left open during inspection. Chicken further in pan at 40F. Closed drawer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon bleach and cleaner stored next to salt and pepper shakers at server area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

One Night Taco Stand

8221-1 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 10

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

4 total violations, with 3 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. Observed 3 flying insects under and around triple sink. Observed two flying insects in dry storage area. Observed two flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen area during callback . **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in dry storage area by walk in. Person in charge killed one. One went behind metal wrap on wall. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No live roach activity observed during callback. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage on ground of establishment. In areas kitchen floor that are not completely sealed, or cracked, standing sewage water observed under tiles that leak from under floor when stepped on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Observed several tiles on kitchen floor with pooling sewage, water beneath tiles. Fans in use and less moisture observed pooling beneath tiles during callback. Person in charge contacted repair company to install concrete over the cracked tile. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Panera Bread

9725 Applecross Rd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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 - 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer tested 0ppm. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In baker cooler across from front counter on speed rack, egg soufflé mix and cheese 54F. Items placed in cooler approximately three hours prior. Cooler ambient air temperature 54F. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in dumpster area. Breaker missing on outside faucet on rear exterior wall. Breaker missing at end of splitter for mop sink faucet where small black hose is attached.

Pei Wei Express

10300 Southside Blvd Ste 303, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at wall by triple sink. Person in charge killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Pei Wei Express

10300 Southside Blvd Ste 303, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at wall by triple sink. Person in charge killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Pizza Hut

5615 San Jose Blvd Ste 2, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from an open drink and then grabbed a pizza box, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On open side of the splitter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Players Grille

4456 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

16 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw wings then changed gloves and grabbed Chopin's, 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. Raw chicken on shelf above dipping sauces, reach in cooler employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. I washed my hands and water came up from floor drain by hands sink in server/prep area, employee is trying to fix it, talked to Linda, employee fixed it and plumber arrived too, use a snake, it's all good now, talked to Robert

  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. By dish machine, plumber here is going to fix it **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Prep sink at servers area, plumber placed one, also faucet at bar is missing it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Popeyes

10300 Southside Blvd #3040a, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 8

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

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tests at 0ppm. Dispenser out of chemical. Person in charge replaced and remade to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding station potatoes at 100-105F. Temperature on unit at 118F. Person in charge discarded potatoes and began reheating gravy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant

4311 University Blvd S, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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

27 total violations, with 12 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. 1 pan queso, 1 pan cooked steak, 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan frijoles (46-48F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and we're all prepared at least 3 days ago and stored covered with lid or foil wrap in deep containers. Stop sale issued **Warning**

  • 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. Observed employee handle soiled dishes and then handle clean equipments without washing hands **Warning**

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinse equipment but not sanitizing and placing on clean equipment shelf and then drying with cloth towel **Warning**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Taco chips stored in non-food grade bag at dry storage area. Queso cheese stored in non-food grade bag in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw steak stored over cooked beef in cook line reach in cooler make table. Pan of prep raw beef stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler. All items properly stored by employee **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. One pan of Cooked pork with date marked on pan 12-22-23 stored in make table reach in cooler on cook line. Validated with employee that this is correct date mark. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (71F - Cold Holding), stored in container under prep table on cook line, place there approximately 9am as per employee from walk in cooler. Employee place back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. One pan of Cooked pork with date marked on pan 12-22-23 stored in make table reach in cooler on cook line. Validated with employee that this is correct date mark. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan queso, 1 pan cooked steak, 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan frijoles (46-48F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and we're all prepared at least 3 days ago and stored covered with lid or foil wrap in deep containers. Stop sale issued 1 container of homemade pico (46F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and with date of prep of 1-5-24 and stored covered with lid in deep containers. 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 container of homemade pico (46F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and with date of prep of 1-5-24 and stored covered with lid in deep containers. 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. Rice (108-125F - Hot Holding, re-temp 201F); black beans (97-102F - Hot Holding, re-temp 168F); frijoles (112-121F - Hot Holding, re-temp 165F), all items stored on cook line steam table and was place there after cooking today approximately 1 hour ago as per employee. Employee turn up dial on warmer and reheated all items over 165F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn gel spray stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Window cleaner stored next to to go containers at wait station on shelf. All items properly stored by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Ramada By Wyndham Jacksonville Hotel and Conference Center

3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 11

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

14 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Shellstock have a green tag indicating they require further treatment/processing before being shipped to or used by a retail establishment. See stop sale. No tag for plate of raw oysters in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Rustic 21

3980 Southside Blvd 204, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Assist operator to pay license during inspection and completed **Corrected On-Site**

Sbarro

10300 Southside Blvd # 301, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor in kitchen by prep area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Sbarro

10300 Southside Blvd # 301, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 12

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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor in kitchen by prep area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Seafood in Motion

Mobile food dispensing vehicle

Routine Inspection on Jan. 11

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 - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Owner tried to put water in tank but couldn't get it in **Warning**

  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Lemon, he discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Sonapa Grille

2400 3 St S #101, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw angus beef in stand alone freezer over bag of French fries. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese stuffed olives in bar area at 48F. Blue cheese olives were sitting on counter above wine cooler. Employee stated she recently pulled from reach in cooler. Employee placed olives back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Southern Grounds & Company

200 First Street, Neptune Beach

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked shell egg stored with raw shell eggs in stand alone cooler at the entrance of cook line. See stop sale. Manager discarded cracked egg.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in flip top cooler Herb cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (48F-52F - Cold Holding); Taziki sauce (48F-52F - Cold Holding). Flip top cooler is right next to toaster giving off heat. See stop sale. Employee stated items stay in cooler from previous day.

Sushi Burrito Express

10300 Southside Blvd Unit 306, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 8

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

23 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored on shelf above ice machine. Moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle sanitizer wipe to wipe down cutting board, then switch tasks to work with clean single service items without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen around triple sink.

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags in direct contact with rangoons in reach in freezer.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked rangoons in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba at front line on counter at 63F. Sushi rice at 99F. Person in charge states is held on time. No time mark on item or paperwork able to be provided during inspection. Emailed to operator. Person in charge time marked during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Person in charge set up sanitizer bucket chlorine at 200+ppm, rebleaching strip. Person in charge remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Sushi-X

8221-16 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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

30 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 even after priming, person in charge set up triple sink to 200ppm to sanitize until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shrimp with hands, then plate ready to eat Rangoon without hand wash. See stop sale. Spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face, then handle food without hand wash. Also, observed employee washing gloved hands, then handling food. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee handle raw shrimp with gloved hands, then plate handle order of cooked rangoon with gloved hands.

  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Person in charge receives fresh salmon from KGI, serves raw, unable to provide proof of parasite destruction during inspection. Also, person in charge receives frozen salmon from Harvest Valley. Serves salmon raw. No parasite destruction information on invoice, unable to provide. Called and received from provider during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat gyoza. In reach in cooler by left sided cookline. Raw salmon stored over cooked noodles. In walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over ready to eat Krab. Sushi fish stored on case of unwashed avocados. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over eel, shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyoza, spring rolls in fliptop by fryer at 56-58F. Items held above fill line. Person in charge moved to cooler holding temperature. **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. No time mark on sushi rice, held on time as indicated on time paperwork and per person in charge.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, sushi rolls fried, at 102-106F. Person in charge states are held on time. No time mark or indicated on time paperwork.

  • High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Mop sink unconnected to pipe underneath, drains directly onto ground when in use, person in charge reconnected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Sweet Mama's

1527 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

20 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Empress Energy Health and Wellness- Canned Sea Moss for sale in establishment for customer self service. Person in charge unable to provide license or DACS license for establishment. Person in charge states operator makes at home. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oxtails over cabbage in reach in cooler adjacent to cookline.

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Empress Energy Health and Wellness- Canned Sea Moss for sale in establishment for customer self service. Person in charge unable to provide license or DACS license for establishment. Person in charge states operator makes at home.

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner atop bag-in-box soda near storage rack.

Tabouleh Cafe Inc

7645 Merrill Rd #201, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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

7 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. Cooler opposite grill : Cut tomato 55. Hummus 60. Sour creme 60. Cooked eggplant. 60. Lettuce 60. Raw beef 48. Items placed about 1 hour before. Items are placed on ice but ice is only on bottom of pans. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) Cooked rice on counter in kitchen at 70. Per Person In Charge was recently placed there. Moved by manager to cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : hummus 53. Cut tomato 52. Sour creme 52 lettuce 52 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Tzatziki sauce was 55F piled over the chill line at flip top cooler opposite grill station. Person in charge moved excess to drawer below. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Ten Zushi

9680 Argyle Forest Blvd, Suite 3, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 8

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

19 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook on cook line washed hands in prep sink for approximately three seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bulk containers of salt and sugar in dry storage area of kitchen.

  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shelled egg in reach in cooler on cook line. One shelled egg in crate in walk in cooler. Eggs discarded.

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two packages of tuna stored in reach in cooler at sushi bar. Tuna discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front cooler at sushi bar, eel and salmon 46F. Items placed into cooler approximately 15 minutes prior. Items moved to lower reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co

5635 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on Jan. 10

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

14 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Mgr touched hair them grabbed masher to mash ground beef, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hand sink by triple sink and hanging hose on mop sink splitter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Village Bread Cafa

1301 Riverplace Blvd C102, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60 flour was for raw chicken, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on, 46f boiled eggs above fill line in prep cooler, mgr rearranged, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: 60f flour wash sitting on ice, no time no procedure, 45f boiled eggs above fill line, employee placed eggs in reach in cooler and wrote time for flour wash **Admin Complaint**

Waffle House

1072 Airport Road, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 9

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 cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked shell eggs, changed gloves but did not wash hands before handling plates and utensils.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of reach-in cooler at cook line, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46/47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding). All items placed in service 3 hours prior. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler. All items still above 43f after 30 minutes, moved to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. At cook line, time not marked for shell eggs. Operator stated egg just placed out. Employee marked time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Waffle House

1072 Airport Road, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on Jan. 10

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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of reach-in cooler at cook line, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46/47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding). All items placed in service 3 hours prior. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler. All items still above 43f after 30 minutes, moved to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: In top section on f flip top reach-in cooler at cook line- ham 46,47f, cut tomato 47f hash browns 45g, cheese 48f. All items out less than 4 hours, items moved to walk-in freezer and maintenance called. **Admin Complaint**

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 Jan. 8-14