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RYAN'S LOBSTER POUND

1850 EMERSON ST · JACKSONVILLE · St. Johns County · FL 32207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1320756
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10902184
DBPR license6550313

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One fly by box freezer

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner naive cooked lobster in triple sink, employee moved lobster **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and interior of fryer with grease build up

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing bowl in hand sink, explained to him

#13Intermediate53B-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. Only employee here for 3 months, Jason **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Only employee here, Jason, emailed agreement

Basic 7

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with cooked lobster doesn't have beard guard, put one on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one

#3Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and window opened, no screens

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emoted one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager couldn't find it

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior ledge on flat grill

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked lobster in water at triple sink, 43f, explained to employee, placed them in refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.