J LEMON PEPPER FISH AND CHICKEN
5069 SOUTEL DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked shrimp (90,88F – Cooling 4.5 hours). Shrimp in deep plastic containers stacked on top of each other.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked shrimp (90,88F – Cooling 4.5 hours). Shrimp in deep plastic containers stacked on top of each other.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in reach-in cooler under pass thru window, raw shrimp stored over green tomatoes and cheese sauce. Operator moved items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sinks, hose hangs below flood rim of sink.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken (76F – Hot Holding). Chicken in basket above fryer for 10 minutes per employee. Operator returned to fryer and heated above 165f. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of microwave. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked shrimp (90,88F – Cooling 4.5 hours). Shrimp in deep plastic containers stacked on top of each other.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by triple sinks, prep table with grinder stored on front of sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by triple sinks, hose and metal lid stored in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both handwash sinks. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at both handwash sinks. Operator supplied at cook line handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In back kitchen, restroom door missing self closer.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used under containers of flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee bottle water on top,of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At cook line, employees drinking from cup with no lid or straw.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter area, ac return vent has dust build up.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gasket has build up,of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. At drive thru window and outside storage container, cups, bags and togo containers stored on floor.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter area in cabinet, seasoning container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.