SAHARA CAFE
10771 BEACH BLVD # 110 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt, sour cream (45F-46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated both foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt, sour cream (45F-46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated both foods stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at triple sink soiled/ stained. Also, fryer baskets have accumulation of debris. Also, vegetable/ lemon wedger in dry food storage area soiled. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 three employees food safety training certificates expired in Jan and Feb. (Yesenia, Angela and John)
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense salt in dry food storage area and cup without handle used to dispense flour in prep area. Operator removed cup/souffle cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean stacked cups on counter next t to soda machine unable to properly air dry
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer torn. Also, ceramic plate in oven cracked/ in disrepair. Also, handle missing from white freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood area above grill and stove soiled. Also, exterior of fryer and stove soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of white reach in freezer on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
54-01-5Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed guest smoking hookah in dining area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in ware washing area soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers containing white substance removed from original container unlabeled. Operator labeled both containers of salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:51 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.