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AB KITCHEN

299 ATLANTIC BLVD · ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County · FL 32233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3660386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13504714
DBPR license2614679

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made garlic butter dated 2-3-2026,Curry made with coconut milk dated 1-31-2026. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line proteins in drawer cooler on cook line. Manager removed towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in middle prep area on cook line Butter (45F-70F – Cold Holding) in pan over filled. Employee removed the excess butter from pan. Observed in pan on top of prep table Blue cheese crumbles (54F – Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler to the left as you enter kitchen Cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); Goat cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (46F-48F – Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee stated lid to cooler has been up for period of time. Employee placed some TCS items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.

Basic 1

#1Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored to dry. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.