ST. JAMES CAFE
117 W DUVAL ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect next to self dispensing soda machine and one behind door leading to dry food storage area. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches in the following areas: 1 on wall next to bread shelf, 2 on floor in kitchen, and 1 on floor behind door at dry food storage area. Operator killed live roaches. Also, and 4 roach sacks in back dry food storage room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (55F – Cold Holding) in front service cooler at coffee equipment. Also, raw pork (47F – Cold Holding) in standup glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Also, sliced American cheese, butter (67F-69F – Cold Holding) on top of lid of glass door reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator stated he had items out while preparing orders. Operator placed both items in the coolers to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to fruit syrups on bottom shelf of prep table.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deflector plate in large ice machine and ice chute on self dispensing soda machine soiled with residue. Also, slicer blade and surrounding area soiled with accumulation of dried up food. Also, cutting board at glass door reach-in cooler soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has one employee and is unable to locate the employees food safety training during this inspection. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on bottom shelf at prep table. Operator stated he will discard spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of large ice machine bin soiled with black like substance.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large ice bucket not stored inverted across from large ice machine.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 22 dead roaches in the following areas: 6 under trip,e sink, 3 under prep table, 3 under rolling cart by turbo oven, 4 next to large ice machine, 5 on floor in back storage area, 3 under rolling cart across from front counter. Operator called maintenance to have cleaned up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee personal belongings on shelf next to coffee filters on dry food storage shelf.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on microwave in disrepair/ bottom part of handle not attached.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of turbo over has an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of trash can across from glass door reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped sleeves of single use cups in back storage room stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in ringer of mop bucket in a manner to not allow mop to air dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.