Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JOSEPHINE

3563 SAINT JOHNS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32205

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670360
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13537014
DBPR license2615540

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment vacuum seal in house cured salmon.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before orange hose connection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated marked in the bar area.

#8Intermediate03G-41-2

Intermediate – Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cured salmon in vacuum sealed bags during inspection.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at two hand sinks in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand soap missing at hand sink near triple sink.

#11Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seal fruits and vegetables observed cucumbers and sliced watermelon during inspection. Establishment also cure salmon and vacuum seal salmon. Per chef Salmon item is an item on a temporary menu. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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. A few employee training certifications are expired.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen area. Food debris on ceiling tiles closest to cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on freezer in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 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.