J LEMON PEPPER FISH AND CHICKEN
5069 SOUTEL DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found At cook line, Observed 1 flying insect. At back kitchen near restroom, observed 1 flying insect.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, open case of raw beef stored over open case of raw fish, bags of raw oysters stored over open case on okra. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish, raw fish stored over cooked corn. Operator moved to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-05-5High Priority – Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. No proof of parasite destruction available for conch used in raw conch salad. Operator arrived at end of inspection with letter from supplier stating product meets freezing requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 2 door under counter reach-in cooler in back kitchen, Swiss cheese (73-74F – Cold Holding); American cheese (72F – Cold Holding). Unit thermometer displays OFF. Items in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door under counter reach-in cooler in back kitchen, Swiss cheese (73-74F – Cold Holding); American cheese (72F – Cold Holding). Unit thermometer displays OFF. Items in cooler overnight.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter cabinet, spray bottle of sanitizer stored over plastic togo bags. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen, handwash sink blocked by metal table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back kitchen, plastic pitcher in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per manager conch salad is served raw, not identified on menu board to left of counter. Also, no consumer advisory posted. Operator posted consumer advisory and linked to conch salad board with star. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cook line, back kitchen and restroom handwash sinks. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink, no soap. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter cabinet, spray bottle identified as sanitizer not labeled.
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used on shelf under flat top. In back kitchen, cardboard used between layers of sauce containers. Operator start removing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, multiple employee drinks on counter with aluminum pans. Operator moved drinks to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drive thru storage shelves, employee purse and cell phone stored over portioned sauces. Employee moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru ice bin, scoop handle touching ice.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket of dirty water and in bottom of mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.