Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY

6715 POWERS AVE UNITS 3 & 5 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3643742
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10957812
DBPR license2614892

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 50°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) in reach in cooler. Cooked tongue 49°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) in reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-20-4

High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Residential style bug spray in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on top of counter at frontline bar. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 50°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) in reach in cooler. Cooked tongue 49°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container over pans , bag of peppers on dry rack **Warning** **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large deep quantities of cooked foods.

#14Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen

#2Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal out of service in men's restroom.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoops in foods , spices.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use employee apron over utensils on rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped, cooked foods in reach in cooler. Uncovered sugar container. Prep line.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of sugar. Prep line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.