Inspection Report

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469 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 13 · ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County · FL 32233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3667590
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526882
DBPR license2608477

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 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 4

#5High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch face with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Manager intervened and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter near reach in cooler Butter (63F – Cold Holding) . Manager stated the pan was supposed to go inside the reach in cooler. Manager placed inside reach in cooler. Observed on inside ledge of reach in cooler Cream sauce (52F – Cold Holding) in soufflé cups. Manager stated he pulls out certain amount during rush. Manager placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located near mop sink without a back flow device.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee handwashing station in prep area without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet at employee hand washing station on cook line in disrepair , will not turn on.

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed on cook line a box of cooking oil stored under employee hand washing sink. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet at employee hand washing station on cook line in disrepair, will not turn on.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink in back room. Employee removed and stored mop properly to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:02 PM.

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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.