Inspection Report

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THE CAVERN

9825 SAN JOSE BLVD 18 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578714
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10757751
DBPR license2615866

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw eggs over bread in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any Certified Food Manager. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 3

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door open.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Kitchen

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign rear sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.