Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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J LEMON PEPPER

2440 W BEAVER ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3654013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483186
DBPR license2606001

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 6, 2025 11:34 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 7, 2025 9:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat okra in standing reach in freezer next to cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach under large container of large waste receptacle in dry storage. 2 live roaches on under side of top shelf of wooden shelving closest to three compartment sink. 2 live roaches in between wall and wooden shelving on bottom shelf beneath the shelf with boxes of paper towels. Person in charge and another employee began cleaning and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach egg sac, excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; 200+ roach droppings on under side of top shelf of wooden shelving closest to three compartment sink. Droppings are in small crevices at joints of shelving and along wall shelf is next to. 200+ roach droppings on top of shelf of wooden shelving, up along boxes of paper towels, and along wall shelving is next to. 2 roach egg sacs on cardboard lining on top shelf of wooden shelving in front of boxes of paper towels. 5 roach egg sacs on cardboard lining on top shelf of wooden shelving behind boxes of paper towels. 200+ roach droppings on cardboard lining on top shelf of wooden shelving behind boxes of paper towels. Multiple large boxes of various paper products were taken down during inspection and droppings and sacs were observed. Person in charge and employee began cleaning and discarding. Person in charge stated all cardboard boxes were delivered from a storage unit offsite at a different food service establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of spray cleaner stored above single service items at to-go window. Employee removed spray can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter at mop sink. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device unplugged and no paper towels nearby. Person in charge plugged in hand dryer. Hand dryer is usually unplugged because it continuously runs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up around vents directly above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table above sauce reach in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge moved cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:28 AM.

Violation category totals
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 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.