BUDDHAS BELLY ROYAL THAI CUISINE
301 10 AVE N · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple bags of food stored in to go bags in walk in cooler. Observed Egg rolls in stand alone cooler freezer on cook line stored in non food grade to go bags.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cut Cabbage (46F-47F – Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimp (49F-51F – Cold Holding)over filled in pans. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line To Fu (48F-50F – Cold Holding). Employee stated food was brought out at 12pm. Employee placed ice bath on products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks throughout kitchen not adequately secured.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in storage area with water damage.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf over prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of cooking oil stored on floor of storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong stored on oven handle located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large bag of frozen chicken on rack out to thaw. Employee removed and stored properly in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:29 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.