J LEMON PEPPER FISH AND CHICKEN
5069 SOUTEL DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect at cook line by microwave. One flying insect in prep area, door open for delivery.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area reach-in cooler, raw shell egg stored over sliced cheese. Also, in cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw scallops stored over open bag of okra. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked chicken (101F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for a little bit. Moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, missing 3 backflow preventers; one on right hose bibb and 2 on ends of splitter on left hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by triple sinks, prep table with grinder stored in front of sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line handwash sink, metal pot in sink. Pit removed. At dish area handwash sink, metal pans in sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sign posted with conch salad. Operator verified conch is raw. No disclosure posted. No consumer advisory posted. Supplied operator with consumer advisory, he posted and asterisked conch salad and advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, 2 spray bottles with window and surface cleaner not labeled.
Basic 9
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At prep area, cardboard used to line lower shelf. Operator removed cardboard. **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. At cook line on shelf next to microwave; keys, cell phone and cigarettes on counter. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees on cook line with no hair protection.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hood system has build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, cases of fries stored on floor.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At drive thru, ice scoop,in ice bin has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, exterior of reach-in freezer door soiled at handle area. At cook line, hood filters have build up of grease and flour. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Wax coated chicken boxes reused for cooked chicken. Operator moved chicken to plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:41 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.