37 Duval County restaurants fail inspections; 1 temporarily closed; 2 get perfect scores
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 July 31-Aug. 6, 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.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site.
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Which Duval County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their July 31-Aug. 6 inspections and no violations were found.
Big Oak BBQ, 1440 Dunn Ave Ste 30, Jacksonville**
Chipotle Mexican Grill #2547, 13546 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
Church's Chicken, 1855 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville**
D & G Deli & Grill, 233 E Bay St, Jacksonville**
Fee Fee Foods, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Full Circle Eatery, 8101 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville**
Homespun Kitchen, 299 Atlantic Blvd #2, Atlantic Beach**
Jax Fish Shrimp and Chicken, 847 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville**
Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q, 5945 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville**
Juicebox3, 1962 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville**
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant, 8206 Philips Hwy Ste 29, Jacksonville**
Uptown Market & Deli, 1303 N Main St Suite 112, Jacksonville**
Wendy's Restaurant, 15236 Max Legget Parkway, 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 31-Aug. 6 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Church's Chicken
1855 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 4
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
16 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 one live fly in establishment. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. License paid for during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed seven live roaches in establishment: six in men's restroom across from kitchen, and one under drink dispenser in dining area. **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. Chicken across from front counter. Person in Charge states chicken placed into service approximately 10 minutes prior. Chicken marked. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored at front counter with straws and to go bags. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Which Duval County restaurants had high-priority violations?
1928 Cuban Bistro 4
1500 Beach Blvd Unit 218, Jacksonville Beach
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
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 - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw steak then handling togo food container without washing her hands. After reviewing with employee and manager. Employee washed her hands and manager voluntarily discarded plastic container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed cashier employee handling cash and card transactions and then go prepare coffee and foods without washing hands. Reviewed with person in charge who translated to manager. Employee washed hands **Admin Complaint**
Big Oak BBQ
1440 Dunn Ave Ste 30, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flies in kitchen.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw pork stored over ready to eat coleslaw mix. 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 cooler at end of cook line, two containers of buttermilk 53F. Buttermilk placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Buttermilk moved to walk in cooler to cool. In reach in cooler across from make line, cooked chicken wings and prepped egg rolls 49F. Both items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. In flip top cooler at end of cook line, cut lettuce and cut tomato 54F. Both items cut approximately 5.5 hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
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. In flip top cooler at end of cook line, cut lettuce and cut tomato 54F. Both items cut approximately 5.5 hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming cabinet near front counter, pork 118F. Pork placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Pork moved to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Bourbon St Grill
10300 Southside Blvd #3050, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 31
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 - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Multiple bottled beverages stored in large ice machine that uses ice for beverages at soda dispensing machine. See stop sale for ice
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw fish to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Multiple bottled beverages stored in large ice machine that uses ice for beverages at soda dispensing machine. Stop sale for ice
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator stated items were placed in cooler during lunch. Operator removed both foods and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. rechecked temps at end of inspection and chicken at 42F and shrimp at 44-45F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Captain D'S #3380
2062 N Main St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
17 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on shelf next to open single service to go paper bags in server area
Chans Restaurant
842-3 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 3
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 - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook in prep area dried hands on wiping cloth. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat wontons. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Chick-Fil-A
14020 Lunar Dr, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near egg grill in kitchen, container of egg whites 59F. Employee stated container out approximately five minutes. Eggs placed back in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning tablets stored next to coffee/iced tea maker near ice machine in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
China Wok
12123 Lem Turner Rd #5, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 4
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 - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grey trash can used for bulk rice.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat broccoli, and raw chicken stored over ready to eat bean sprouts. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Choppers Bar and Grill
12905 N Main St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
20 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle white reach in cooler, hot dogs and beef 49F. Operator states that door has been constantly opened during happy hour. Door kept closed to cool items. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to box of chips on top of white reach in cooler in beer storage area. Cleaner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet at end of both sides of splitter behind establishment (black hose attached on one side). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Red sanitizer bucket in cooking area of kitchen 200+ppm. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Denny's #8007
10445 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice cheese (57-59F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top make table reach in cooler on cook line at far wall next to hand wash sink. Place there from main walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago and items is over the fill line. Employee removed extras and place in walk in cooler Liquid eggs and raw shell eggs (46-47F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top make table reach in cooler on left side of stove top on cook line, place there from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Discussed placing items on Time and completed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (Potentially Hazardous) Foods paperwork boil eggs, cut lettuce and shredded cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top salad reach in cooler at wait station and place there from walk in color approximately 2 hours ago. Employee going in and out of unit. Manager closed lid **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still the same: Flip top reach in cooler at far side of cook line temperatures: Slice cheese pan 48-50F cold holding. Place there prior to 6am as per manager who was present at 6am and same pan not changed during shift and no additional prep done with cheese. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded On cook line on ice bin pan: Hash browns 71-72F cold holding, place there 30 mins ago from walk in cooler as per manager. Ice is not touching bottom of pan. Manager added more ice Flip top pan at wait station salad reach in cooler: Shred cheese and cut lettuce 44-46F. Place there around 3pm as per employee from re filling from walk in cooler. Lid left open. Manager closed lid. Ambient temperature of unit at 42F **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink on non- chemical side of splitter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still the same **Time Extended**
El Castillo Taqueria
9735 Old St Augustine Rd Unit 18, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
17 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in shopping bags in coolers.
Harp's
4070 Herschel St 9, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 2
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 - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep room reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over half and half. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at make line, Cajun ranch (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item out to stock squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Jenkin's Quality Bar B Q
5945 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in establishment, two at front counter, 1 by mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant
8206 Philips Hwy Ste 29, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
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 - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee making a taco salad used bare hands to grab cheese to place on salad. Cheese was not being cooked or heated. Establishment doesn't have an approved alternative operating procedure. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and placed on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Observed drawers not fully closed and hot air coming from grill above. Operator placed bags of ice on foods and discussed with employee to ensure drawers stay fully closed. Retemped items at end of inspection and temps dropped 2-3F degrees **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant River City
725 Skymarks Dr #1, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
19 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee warming tortillas with bare hand, placed glove on without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee warming tortillas with bare hand. Employee put glove on. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in kitchen.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In outside walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. 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 tortilla making area, butter 69F. Butter placed out approximately one hour prior. Butter moved to cooler to cool. On cook line, cooked chiles stored on top of refrigerated line 57F. Chiles placed out approximately 45 minutes prior. Chiles moved to walk in cooler to cool. **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 near rear exit door where black hose is attached.
Lubi's Hot Subs
11633 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 4
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired 6-1-2023. Manager called and was able to renew during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak sandwiches at 121F stored in hot holding cabinet next to drive through. Observed drawer open at time of inspection. Employee pulled steak sandwiches and started to reheat them. **Corrective Action Taken**
Maa Kitchen
8206 Phillips Hwy St 25, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
23 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large can of ketchup with multiple deep dents at seam of can stored on can rack. See Stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 in warewashing area eating and then placed gloves on without handwashing and touch clean dishes. Discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of commercially packaged heavy whipping cream not date marked and person in charge unable to tell when heavy cream was opened. Observed thick, curdled, unwholesome heavy cream. Stop sale
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding) on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line. Person in charge stated they leave sauce out and heat it up in pan with chicken when ordered. Discussed with person in charge an option of using TPHC. Distributed TPHC during this inspection. Also, paneer cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated it could be out of temperature due to power outage prior to opening. Operator placed cheese in colder area of cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from hose bibb at spigot behind small stoves in back prep area.
Mad O Seafood
9735 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 13, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
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 - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw eggs over vegetables in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Marriott Jacksonville Hotel
4670 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 2
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oatmeal (124F - Hot Holding) in steamtable across from stove. Operator reheated oatmeal to 165F during this inspect **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
15170 Max Legget Parkway, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 4
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in counter top cooler by walk in cooler, spinach dip, potatoes, bruschetta and cheese 48F, and meatballs (overfilled) 53F. Items placed into service approximately 3.5 hours prior. Items moved to walk in freezer to cool. On pizza make line, meatballs and chicken 53F. Items placed into service approximately 3.5 hours prior. Items moved to walk in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored with clean ice buckets in server station across from pass through window. In bar area, spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on beer tap counter where beer is dispensed. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Mickies
1012 King St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 2
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2023 **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of chemical cleaners stored on prep table **Repeat Violation**
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar
4403 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 105, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 2
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen riser room, observed approximately 5 flying insects by bags of onions. At sushi bar, observed two flying insects. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line reach-in cooler, pan of raw shrimp stored in container of raw chicken, raw chicken stored over shell eggs. Operator rearranged items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, salmon (45F - Cold Holding); ; chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door has been open for delivery.
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar
4403 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 105, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen riser room, observed approximately 5 flying insects by bags of onions. At sushi bar, observed two flying insects. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: In back kitchen riser room, observed 3 flying insects by bags of onions. **Admin Complaint**
One Night Taco Stand
9703 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 total violations, with 8 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. Cooked beans. (Overnight temperatures ). Beans. : 60°. 61°. 77°. **Warning**
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Unable to receive chlorine from supply bucket. Service technician called during inspection. **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple food service employees not washing hands after handling soiled equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items in walk in cooler (Overnight temperatures ). Cooked chicken at 48°. Cooked rice 48°. Cooked beef 48°. Cooked beans 47°. Flan 50°. The following items in drawer cooler by cookline: Raw chicken 55°. Raw shrimp 55°. Raw pork 55°. Cooked beans. (Overnight temperatures ). Beans. : 60°. 61°. 77°. Made last night. Container of cooked rice in oven at 90°. From last night. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items in walk in cooler (Overnight temperatures ). Cooked chicken at 48°. Cooked rice 48°. Cooked beef 48°. Cooked beans 47°. Flan 50°. The following items in drawer cooler by cookline: Raw chicken 55°. Raw shrimp 55°. Raw pork 55°. Container of cooked rice in oven at 90°. From last night. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 110°. Cooked chicken 100°. At hot hold line. Items reheated to 180°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , table cleaning compound , next to clean cups at wait station. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Orange Tree
13500 Beach Blvd Suite 43, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 31
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Palace Fish & Chicken
445 Stockton St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated wings have been put from walk-in cooler for 30 minutes. Explained Time as a Public Health Control to operator and emailed form.
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine
9041 Southside Blvd Ste 180, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
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. cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tomato-cucumber salad (47F - Cold Holding); cooked lentil (44F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated all foods were purchased this morning and the walk-in-cooler has been opened and closed a lot today. Also, milk (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from prep table. Operator stated milk was bought this morning and employee had milk out to use earlier. Operator called to have reach in cooler and walk in cooler serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: At callback milk 46F and sour cream 45 F in reach-in cooler across from prep table. Observed large cans blocking fan and flow of air from back of cooler. Operator removed large cans and placed milk and sour cream in walk-in-cooler to chill. Operator stated the cooler was serviced this morning. Also, TCS foods in walk-in-cooler 43F and below. **Admin Complaint**
Sake House
824 Lomax St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
20 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer hose at dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) food items are stored above chill line in flip top prep cooler on cooks line. Suggested to manager to put food items into the freezer to rapidly cool. All food temperatures are 41F or below at end of insepction **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
San Jose Deli and Grill
9735 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 9-10, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead insects on floor behind rear cooler. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Seven Wonder Bakery and Catering
2145 University Blvd N, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 2
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
Sr Ceviche Jax
9825 San Jose Blvd Ste 35, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
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 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. Food prep employee handled soiled exterior of coolers then engaged in food prep activity without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector intervened . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, carton of raw eggs ,over Ready to eat vegetables in Reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee tasted sauce by licking placed sauce on back of worn glove then engaged in food prep activity without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Strip of raw chicken on soiled Reach in cooler shelf in kitchen cooler. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
Subway #50108
6765 Dunn Avenue, Suite 330, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on July 31
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In women's restroom, observed one flying insect. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Subway #57556
3 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 2
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 in cabinet under hand wash sink in food prep area, one live roach on advertisement sign above steam table, employee killed and discarded roaches **Admin Complaint**
Subway #57556
3 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 4
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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in cabinet under hand wash sink in food prep area, one live roach on advertisement sign above steam table, employee killed and discarded roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: One live roach on floor under equipment, 12 dead roaches on floor in corners and under equipment in service area **Time Extended**
Taqueria Cinco
809 Lomax St, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on July 31
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area, one flying insect in dining area
High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of chicken received at 45F, temperature was taken as shipment was being placed in the kitchen area. Per employee they will prep and cook the chicken
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
4812 River City Dr Ste 137, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 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. Observed beef brisket in walk-in cooler at 51F. See stop Sale. Kitchen manager stated brisket was made at 9pm last night.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back room of kitchen.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef brisket in walk-in cooler at 51F. Employee stated was cooked the night before at 9pm and in cooler from yesterday. See stop Sale.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have a splitter without a back flow on the non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Vagabond Korean Steakhouse
9726 Touchton Rd Ste A108, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 2
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 - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw beef in a non food grade bag in stand alone freezer near mop sink area. Employee removed and stored proper. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer no lid over prep area near drink station, and over prep table near meat cutting area.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed hose bib with hose attached to splitter across from ware washing area with no back flow device on either side of splitter.
Waffle House #2083
11844 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In far reach in cooler by office, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat creamers. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by waffle maker, waffle batter 59F. Batter placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Batter placed into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of purple chemical cleaner stored next to whipped spread packets in dry storage. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Wendy's Restaurant
15236 Max Legget Parkway, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler, sour cream, butter and milk 54F stored overnight. Items discarded.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler, sour cream, butter and milk 54F stored overnight. Items discarded. **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. French fries in warming bin prepared approximately five minutes prior. Fries marked. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area.
Wok N Roll
9825 San Jose Blvd #42, Jacksonville
Routine Inspection on Aug. 1
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 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. Multiple employees engaged in food handling after handling soiled equipment without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine Three compartment sink 0 ppm. Bleach added. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Foods in shopping bags. Prepped vegetables. In cooler.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container of noodles in Three compartment sink under soiled containers and mixed with soap.
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 July 31-Aug. 6
