BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1410 PALMDALE ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In back bar storage room reach-in freezer, togo bags used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods foods.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen reach-in cooler, raw bacon stored on container of flour/water batter. Raw shell eggs stored over beans. Operator moved bacon and eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, stew beef (110F – Hot Holding). Item held on top of other pan for 20 minutes per operator. Operator moved to heat above 165f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb at outside corner of building missing back flow preventer.
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee at front counter, no proof of employee responsibilities. Emailed operator DBPR form.
Basic 8
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In front women's restroom, missing cover on trash can.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall next to stove has build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In back bar storage room reach-in freezer, ice build up.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, utensils in standing water at 75f. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen on shelf, grey container of flour has soiled exterior **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Upon entering establishment, noticed sewer gas smell near front restrooms/mop sink room.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, box of cutlery kits on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At back bar storage room, multiple bags of chicken thawing at room temperature in front of reach-in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.