THE LOCAL
4578 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, employee started running it but not dispensing chl, run 5 times, explained manual sanitation **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed dirty dishes then changed gloves and grabbed cut cucumber, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded cucumber **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4High 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. Cutting lemons for drink and handling scallions for garnish, explained and got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f sliced cheese, 48f goat cheese on double pan in prep cooler, employee rearranged **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner by clean lids, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to him, new food item not even a week ago, explained to manager
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by dish machine, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded it, didn't know what it was **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep counter, moved by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. While cutting mushrooms
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food, server area, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting mushrooms
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven hanger, removed by manager **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting mushrooms that have not been washed
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.