MINERVA INDIAN RESTAURANT
8661 BAYMEADOWS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked sauce in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Soup, hot items, dry items missing sneeze guard and or hinged lids. Person in charge states does not have hinged lids at this time, added regular lid for time being. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In far right fliptop, chutney, chutney on left side of unit at 44-46F. Other items in unit 43F or below. May be due to lid left open. Person in charge moved to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
09-17-4Intermediate – Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee handle several food items that will be heated to 145F with bare hands to check temperature of food.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink by dishmachine, at server line hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks unsecured at server line. Person in charge began chaining. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor in dishpit area. Also, floors with heavy debris buildup at cook line. Also, walls with debris buildup/ staining.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of blender, high touch surfaces, clean dishware with debris buildup. Side of fryer with grease buildup. Debris buildup on fans, shelving in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several clean dishware items with old labels.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions directly from bag without washing. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.