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INDULGENCE SOUTHERN BISTRO

315 W FORSYTH ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645428
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13455637
DBPR license2613891

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#20High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook grabbed raw shrimp then changed gloves and grabbed veggies, explained to him and he washed hands, he cooked veggies to 155f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One by curtains, entrance to kitchen

#22High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm quat in bar triple sink, employee added only one table for 3 gallon, employee added 4 more tablets, 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 70f cheese, cut tomatoes on prep table, no time, no procedure, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#24High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging by containers with food on storage shelf, manager moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#25Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink at bar, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#27Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen by triple sink and in prep room **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate11-26-1

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 new employee/cook **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#29Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by at prep room **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 19

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in back

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. A couple in prep room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. A couple of clean containers, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean containers, employee inverted them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink in prep room

#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One by hand sink in prep room, cleaned by employee **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting potatoes

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under hand sink at prep room, cleaned by manager **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for cut lettuce **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, employee placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Above hand sink in prep room

#13Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 115f water for cooking utensils at cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter,also handles on hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By triple sink

#16Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in upright cooler

#17Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container on storage shelf, manager inverted them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to upright cooler and by table next to fryers

#19Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chl in bucket, prep area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.