J LEMON PEPPER
2440 W BEAVER ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32209
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation leave establishment through rear kitchen door then return 5 minutes later and don gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; Approximately 20 live roaches behind metal shelving unit above three compartment sink. There are small crevices near joints live roaches were observed. Approximately 10 live roaches along piping on wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 10 live roaches on water pipe connected to AC unit and wall across from three compartment sink. Pipe has a spiral, metallic protective covering live roaches were observed inside of. Person in charge cleaned and discarded all live roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 50 roach droppings along piping on wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 50 roach droppings in between metal shelving unit and wall above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee engaging in food preparation remove gloves and rinse hands in prep sink then don new gloves. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived 20 minutes after start of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device unplugged at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored above 3cs.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl used as a scoop in pico container in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining black wire rack with bus tubs of cooked chicken next to standing reach in freezer on cook line.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Soiled hood filters above fryer station and flat top grill.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in standing water next to three compartment sink. Person in charge brought shrimp to fryer station to be cooked. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.