THE CAFÉ
115 B SOUTH THIRD ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on prep table next to condiments. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Per manager fish were received frozen then thawed and then vacuum sealed and placed in reduced oxygen packages and placed back into walk in freezer.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dining area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Spoke to manager and he explained that fish were frozen then thawed and placed in reduced oxygen packages.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed salad , custard , dressings and desserts packaged onsite without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:13 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.