Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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5024 BLANDING BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3588306
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10848167
DBPR license2612938

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 24, 2025 2:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 25, 2025 9:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 2

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach on piping of hot water heater next to reach in cooler. 3 live roaches under old chips on ground around water heater next to standing reach in cooler. 2 live roaches on ground in front of and under hot water heater. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on ground behind hot water heater. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed one gallon of milk with no date marking person in charge stated was opened 2 days prior. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored . Person in charge stated chemical was oven cleaner and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on cook line.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep shelf above prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Soiled walls behind and around cook line. Excess grease and debris build up on ground around hot water heater and reach in coolers nearby.

#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster at rear of establishment directly on grassy area.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all reach in cooler doors.

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self-closing arm missing in door at rear exit of kitchen causing door to be unable to self-close.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.