BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1410 PALMDALE ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. At office/storage room, observed 1 flying insect.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelves at cook line, salmon (90F – Cold Holding); chicken (78F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for about 30 minutes, will be cooking soon. Items moved to reach-in cooler until ready to cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen area, jug of sanitizer stored in handwash sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager at time of inspection. Operator stated she has been having medical treatments but is scheduled to take training in 2 weeks. Operator can email inspector copy of certificate and report will be complied without an on-site inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's restroom door open during inspection. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee at front counter chewing gum, warmer for meat pies located at front counter. Employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall next to stove has grease build up. In storage room behind bar, floor behind chest freezer has build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in storage room behind bar and in chest freezer with ice at bar, ice build up in bottom of both units.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar in container of ice in chest freezer, ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of small flour container has build up of food residue.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line area, 2 containers of flour not labeled. Operator labeled one container, discarded flour in second container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:42 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.