SAHARA CAFE
10771 BEACH BLVD # 110 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray cans of cleaners stored next to container of sprinkles on shelf in bar area. Operator removed spray cans of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sandwich press and soda gun in bar area soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled/ stained.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator turned nozzle below hand wash sink to turn hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense salt and chicken seasoning on dry food storage shelf. Also, observed cup without handle used to dispense lentils in container in prep area. Operator removed soufflé cups and large cup from all seasonings and lentils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates and bowls in prep area not inverted/ protected.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn and handle missing on white reach in freezer at end of cook line. Also, observed torn gasket on ice machine door. Also, ceramic plate in oven cracked and front plate covering wires on oven missing. Also, threshold below walk in freezer door in disrepair.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving inside reach-in cooler across from grill soiled with accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
54-01-5Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed multiple guests using hookah equipment at bar and in dining area of establishment.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at triple sink. Operator stated he has already placed a call to have it serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic sour cream container on dry food storage shelf used to store salt that has been removed from original container and unlabeled. Operator labeled container of salt. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 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.