35 Duval County restaurants fail inspection; 1 temporarily closed for roach activity
Each week we share the area restaurants — filed by state safety and sanitation inspectors — that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that didn't pass muster.
For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Duval County restaurant inspections site.
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More restaurant inspections: 10 St. Johns County restaurants fail inspection; 1 closed
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of July 3-9, 2023. 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.
Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Which Duval County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their July 3-9 inspections and no violations were found.
Burger King 01 1477, 937 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville**
Chamblin's Uptown, 215 N Laura St, Jacksonville**
Golden Eggroll, 7412 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville**
Powell's Jumping Soul Food, Mobile food dispensing vehicle**
Ruby Tuesday, 1360 Airport Rd, Jacksonville**
** 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 July 3-9 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.
Southern Charm Foods
3566 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville
Complaint Partial Inspection on July 5
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-01: Same **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Same **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches underneath front counter close by where foods are placed for buffet, 1 live roach under hands sink at cook line, and 5 live roaches crawling on wall at triple sink room, 1 live roach on wall in ladies bathroom and 2 live roach crawling on floor in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-01: 1 live roach on ceiling, 1 live roach on wall by window, 3 live roaches underneath front counter, 2 live roaches underneath hand sink, 1 live roach on bottom area of front counter by floor, and 1 live roach belly up kicking on floor by ladies bathroom, employee killing them **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: 2 live roaches crawling on wall in dish machine room, 2 on water heater by hand sink next to cook line, 1 live roach crawling on to go cups, killed by employee **Admin Complaint**
Which Duval County restaurants had high priority violations?
904 Tacos Street Tacos and Cantina
1068 Park Street, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet Near triple sink and dish machine
A&D Manila Bakery
5407 Enchanted Dr, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean utensils without washing hands. Employee touching personal phone, then placing raw pork belly in pot on stove with bare hands, then continued to touch clean utensils without washing hands in between tasks.
Antojitos Colombianos Bakery
5111-6 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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. Raw beef 49°. Raw pork 49°. Shell eggs 48°. Dairy 47°. Per Person In Charge , items placed early this morning. Moved by manager to another cooler. **Warning**
Blue Boy Sandwich Shop
6514 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
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 - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in prep area, raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat hot dogs. 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. On make line in kitchen, pan of raw chicken 67F. Item put into service approximately 20 minutes prior. Item moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Bono's Pit Bar B Q
5903 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 2 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 sanitizer 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen.
Burger King
937 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 5
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. License paid for and printed/posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw uncooked chicken fries stored over ready to eat onion rings. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, ham, cheese, and raw bacon 45F. Manager states doos had been opened frequently during lunch. Door kept closed to cool items. **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. On main make line, cut tomatoes with no time mark. Tomatoes placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Tomatoes marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Captain D'S
1313 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish with gloved hands, removed gloves, and placed new gloves on to prepare meals without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Firehouse Subs
1038 Dunn Ave, Suite #1, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line, cut tomatoes placed into service approximately two hours prior 47F. Tomatoes moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on prep table in back kitchen. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table next to sandwich steamers. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Fore Score Golf Tavern
1407 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 5 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. Employee went outside to get his hat then touched his face and started preparing 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. Two by mop sink
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked breaded chicken in open bag on shelf above tortillas, reach in freezer, cook rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above to go lids, employee moved chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm in spray sanitizer in bottle, test strip is white with a blue line only, mgr diluted it to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Golden Eggroll
7412 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 5
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 - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager came from back kitchen, washed hands in front hand washing sink for approximately four seconds, and moved to front counter prep area. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Manager re-washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies in front counter and back kitchen area. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw chicken stored over ready to eat imitation crab and French fries. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings underneath dry food storage rack in small dry storage area in back kitchen area. Employee began cleaning up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near fryers on cook line, two pans of chicken, one pan egg rolls 92F. Manager states items held on time, but no time mark or paperwork could be provided. Items cooked approximately one hour prior. Items placed back into fryers to be reheated. In walk in cooler, all TCS items 57F (chicken, beef, eggs, pork, shrimp). Manager states that walk in cooler compressor was freezing about an hour ago and maintenance company had turned off walk in cooler for that hour to repair. Inspector confirmed ambient temperature is 40F from fan blower. Door will be kept closed to keep temperature dropping. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near drive through lane. Missing on faucet by mop sink where green hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Golden Eggroll
7412 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 4 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 seven live flies in front counter and back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: One live fly observed. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings underneath dry food storage rack in small dry storage area in back kitchen area. Employee began cleaning up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Approximately 30 rodent droppings still present in same area. Person in Charge cleaned up droppings. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near fryers on cook line, two pans of chicken, one pan egg rolls 92F. Manager states items held on time, but no time mark or paperwork could be provided. Items cooked approximately one hour prior. Items placed back into fryers to be reheated. In walk in cooler, all TCS items 57F (chicken, beef, eggs, pork, shrimp). Manager states that walk in cooler compressor was freezing about an hour ago and maintenance company had turned off walk in cooler for that hour to repair. Inspector confirmed ambient temperature is 40F from fan blower. Door will be kept closed to keep temperature dropping. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: In walk in cooler, seven (7) cases of shelled eggs, eight (8) pans of cooked chicken, six (6) pans of raw chicken, three (3) pans of cut cabbage, two (2) cases of tofu, four (4) cases of bean sprouts, one (1) case of cream cheese, and one (1) case of half and half all stored overnight 50F. All food discarded. See stop sale. Chicken and egg rolls by cook line are held on time - paperwork and time markings provided. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near drive through lane. Missing on faucet by mop sink where green hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Breakers in two locations still are missing. Person in Charge states will get today. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Hardee's
6914 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 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. Approximately 10 live flies observed in kitchen. Manager killed and discarded seven. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In chicken breading station in kitchen, chicken and liquid batter 57F. Both items placed into service approximately 20 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter where black hose is attached. Splitter removed - faucet has built in breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese, employee discarded it
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One at bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above paper towels in hand sink at bar, employee removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
J & C Crab
1036-24 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
20 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Immune medicine stored on shelf with sugar in prep area. Medicine moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade blue hose used to fill pots to boil vegetables.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw oysters and fish stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored over ready to eat celery. In walk in cooler, raw oysters stored over ready to eat chicken. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **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. On expo line, melted butter 102F. Butter placed out approximately one hour prior. Butter removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at end of splitter where ready hose is attached in cook line. Splitter removed and only one hose is attached with breaker in place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
KFC
4201 Oldfield Crossing Dr, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 5
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 - 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. **Warning**
La Nueva Nota
3809 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two pans cooked chicken and one container soup (49-51F - Cooling), stored in upright reach in cooler overnight covered with lid and film wrap with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked foods in double door reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (50F - Cold Holding), stored in upright reach in cooler and place there approximately 3 hours ago after purchase from store as per manager. Upright reach in cooler not working properly with ambient temperature 57F. Manager place raw shell eggs in another reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two pans cooked chicken and one container soup (49-51F - Cooling), stored in upright reach in cooler overnight covered with lid and film wrap with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup (57F - Cold Holding), stored sitting on side of grill area, place there approximately 10 mins ago from main upright reach in cooler as per employee. Employee place back in reach in cooler lasagna, shredded cheese and cooked shredded chicken (57-60F - Cold Holding), stored in upright reach in cooler and manager stated items have been in and out of cooler after usage to prepare orders and left out. Upright reach in cooler not working properly with ambient temperature 57F. Manager place all items in another reach in cooler Raw chicken and raw beef (50F - Cold Holding), stored in upright reach in cooler and place there approximately 3 hours ago after purchase from store as per manager. Upright reach in cooler not working properly with ambient temperature 57F. Manager place raw meats in another reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Marble Slab Creamery
2000 Hendricks Ave Unit 1, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
17 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. In dipper well, also faucet by frozen table, faucet has a hose
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm chl in triple sink, employee added more, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23, paid **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dairy mix
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 52f milk in soda cooler, front counter, employee discarded them **Warning**
Miller Produce Country Kitchen
7303 N Pearl St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on north side of building. Operator states she has breaker and will place on. **Corrective Action Taken**
Miller's Jacksonville Ale House
3238 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects on cook line.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sauté station pico (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated lid has been open he placed ice on and in TCS foods on top. Observed in Meat loaf at 46F in stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager stated they recently had meat loaf out and placed in freezer of walk-in cooler. Observed at pizza station pico (46F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); guacamole with pico (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Unit has an Ambient Temperature of 46F-47F. Manager removed all TCS foods from bottom of cooler and placed ice under all TCS foods on top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Oceana Diner
13799 Beach Blvd Unit 3, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches slowly moving located under Dish machine. **Warning**
Park Place Lounge
931 King St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2022 **Repeat Violation**
Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria
4241 University Blvd S, Jacksonville
Food-Licensing Inspection Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
23 total violations, with 9 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. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work after eating without washing hands. Employee wash hands for less then 20 seconds **Warning**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee begin work after eating without washing hands. Employee wash hands for less then 20 seconds **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed Approximately 7 live flying insects in following area: One flying insect inside first flip top reach in cooler on top of cooked rice in a bowl. Stop sale issued Six flying insect in back kitchen area near reach in freezer and mop sink **Warning**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fried chicken stored in direct contact inside non food grade bag **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked foods in glass door reach in cooler in back kitchen area **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One flying insect inside first flip top reach in cooler on top of cooked rice in a bowl. Stop sale issued **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (88F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 30mins ago,as per employee from main reach in cooler in kitchen area after sitting out. cooked pork and cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding) and rice (50F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago,as per employee from main reach in cooler in kitchen area after sitting out. shredded cheese (76F - Cold Holding), bag sitting under prep table on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago as per employee. Employee place in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar
8635 Blanding Blvd Unit 201, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee on cook line grabbing raw shrimp with bare hands, then handling clean equipment, then used shirt to wipe off forehead and continued to work with clean utensils and equipment without washing hands in between any tasks.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live flying insects around bin ice at far end of bar area.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored over cabbages. Raw shrimp over sausages. Raw mussels over cilantro. Employee rearranged all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw oysters (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of standing reach in cooler on cook line, per employee door to cooler consistency opened for no more then 1 hour, employee placed ice on both items. Retemp at 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
Stoner's Pizza Joint Jacksonville Southside
3837 - 7 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
21 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. One bake potato (47F - Cooling), stored inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area in a pan covered with film wrap and place there approximately three days ago as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One bag shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding), stored inside bottom of reach in cooler in back prep kitchen area. Stored overnight with no additional prep done today as per manager. Stop sale issued One bake potato (47F - Cooling), stored inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area in a pan covered with film wrap and place there approximately three days ago as per manager. Stop sale issued. 3 containers sour cream and 7 slices cheese cake, all items stored in double door reach in cooler in back kitchen area and stored over night with no additional prep completed today as per manager. Unit has no internal ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 57F. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One bag shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding), stored inside bottom of reach in cooler in back prep kitchen area. Stored overnight with no additional prep done today as per manager. Stop sale issued 3 containers sour cream, 1 container cream cheese and 7 slices cheese cake, all items stored in double door reach in cooler in back kitchen area and stored over night with no additional prep completed today as per manager. Unit has no internal ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 57F. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pink chemical cleaner on food prep table in back kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Tasty Lane
1965 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 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 3 flying insects at wait station handwash sink.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
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 at cook line area, raw shrimp stored over open bag of fries.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach-in cooler at cook line, pan of raw chicken stored over bags of pita bread and raw chicken stored over raw fish.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb by triple sinks missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
The Go Shak
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw beef stored on top of ready to eat French fries. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Time Out Sports Grill
13799 Beach Blvd #5, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1/4 of a container of house made Cajun ranch sauce made with buttermilk dated 6-28-2023. See stop sale. Employee removed and discarded Cajun ranch sauce.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Parmesan cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler near pizza cooker with an ambient temperature of 51F- 53F. Manager removed all TCS foods to walk-in cooler. Observed Feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler close to entrance of kitchen. Observed cooler missing pans on top and lid open at start of inspection. Employee stated all pans placed in cooler this morning from walk in cooler. Manager placed feta and blue cheese in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Volcano Sushi House
4765 Hodges Blvd Ste 3, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 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 near 3 compartment sink.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler stored over unwashed vegetables. Manager removed eggs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice without time mark. Manager placed time on sushi. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Waffle House
5067 J Turner Butler Blvd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 4 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. Observed employee on cook line with gloves on both hands crack raw shell eggs and handle toast bread without washing hands. Reviewed with employee and manager and employee wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects in back kitchen area near back door and ware washing station. Following day call back as per Robert in District Office **Warning**
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine area on front line. Employee properly hang hose **Corrected On-Site** **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 marked on raw shell eggs above grill cook line station. Employee time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Wasabi Sushi Fang
1650 San Pablo Rd S #5, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 7
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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches under Dish machine. **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at entrance of kitchen at 200ppm. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket. Took second test of sanitizer at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Yah Suh Nice Jamaican Cuisine
5111 Baymeadows Rd Ste 2, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 6
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 - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used for storing foods. Rice. Cooked vegetables. Person In Charge moved foods to a food grande container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
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: Restaurant, food truck inspections: Jacksonville area, July 3-9
