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WACKO'S BAR & GRILL

3701 EMERSON ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322075642

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3629315
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10926038
DBPR license2609854

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then changed gloves and grabbed bread, explained to him , he washed hands and discarded bread **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bag on shelf above chicken quesadilla cone in open box, white freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bag on shelf above raw crab in open box, white freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate02C-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. Ham opened a couple of days ago, employee dated them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat

#20Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate11-26-1

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. One cook working here for more than 12 months

#22Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees expired in 4/2025

Basic 14

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container for lids, employee placed them by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in walk in cooler, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, put one on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Syrup boxes on floor by walk in cooler, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by prep cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut orange that wasn't washed, explained to him

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids on shelf 1 inch high and bags with lids touching floor, by ice machine, employee placed them on top shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By outlets next to steamer

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink

#13Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Explained to employee, made new solutions **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder like cribs, employee stated it's panko, labeled, also two bulk containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.