BITES BY EMA
5960 RICHARD ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cut raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed bag of fries, explained to her and washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One by upright cooler
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. One container with flour has blanket on label, explained to operator
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef, explained to employee, on open warning **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 8
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things in hand sink, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr has principles certificate only on email and he stated he took test but he can't find certificate, he's called them and he cannot reach them, their customer service states it's temporary closed and the chat never gets him anywhere, trued while inspecting, on open warning **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could find it
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees here since it was licensed and he was confused on what to do, explained to him, on open warning. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. All of them, on open warning **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above unwashed onions, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator said they came off with rain one day **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, on email
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Employee placed one, black upright cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic silverware boxes on floor **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.