Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

J LEMON PEPPER

2440 W BEAVER ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3698240
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13699277
DBPR license2606001

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 45-52F on wire rack near standing reach in freezer. Person in charge stated wings were removed from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior and returned to walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken wings (45-52F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked burger patties at temperatures of 113-117F in steam table on side prep station. Person in charge stated burgers were cooked 2 hours prior and placed in steamer unit. Unit had exposed gap for hot air to escape, and person in charge covered gap. Cooked burger patties (113-117F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish area. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on prep tables and near food items throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on center prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of door on reach in cooler in disrepair on cook line.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floor around fryer station. Heavy grease build up on wall around grill station. Ceiling tiles with grease stains throughout kitchen area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; heavy grease build up around electrical sockets near grill station. Heavy food debris build up on reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.