J LEMON PEPPER
2440 W BEAVER ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32209
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed box of raw fish stored on top of box of ready to eat corn in walk-in freezer. Not all food items in original commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw comminuted meat stored over raw whole fish items in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed box of cigarettes stored on wire rack next to and above food items. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; missing vacuum breaker at faucet next to hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Missing vacuum breakers on both sides of splitter at mop sink with no chemical hoses attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 2 containers of cooked chicken with temperatures of 81-110 on prep shelves next to fryer station. Person in charge stated they were waiting for chicken to cool before moving to walk-in cooler. Person in charge was unable to determine exactly when chicken went on prep shelf but was less than 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved chicken to walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken items (81-110F – Cooling) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on front side of catch plate in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next three compartment sink. Person in charge plugged in the mechanical hand drying device nearby. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation person in charge was unable to provide state approved food handler training for.
Basic 8
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed one employee on cook line eating while engaging in food preparation.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee beverages on multiple different shelves and prep tables throughout kitchen. Person in charge moved all beverages to designated locations. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Person in charge provided hair restraints to all employees. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled and slippery throughout kitchen. Also multiple tiles missing. Walls behind fryer station with grease build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; sides of fryers soiled with grease build up. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed employee adding dish soap to sanitizer bucket that was communicated already had bleach in it.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:29 PM.
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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.