Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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4260 HERSCHEL ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3635205
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10934139
DBPR license2616006

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm stored on bottom shelf of prep table near wire racks.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels stored at hand wash sink behind bar. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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 1 employee engaging in food preparation and unable to provide proof of state approved food handler training.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – 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 watch. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed 2 containers of samosa stored in walk-in cooler prepared day prior with no protective coverings. Person in charge added lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw salmon thawing at room temperature on speed rack. Employee placed salmon in prep sink under cold running water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.