TAVERNA / OCEANA
1986 SAN MARCO BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade storage paper towels used in direct contact in pans with herbs and onions in oyster bar area at Oceana.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter, risotto, house made cream sauce, house made pork ragu sauce (44F-48F – Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from stove on Taverna cook line. Operator stated they recently stocked and had the lid opened and closed during lunch. Operator placed pans of ice in cooler to chill foods. Also, raw scallops, raw shrimp, raw beef (45F-46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill area at Taverna kitchen. Operator stated drawers were opened and closed a bit during lunch. Operator stated he will keep drawers closed to chill foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line at Taverna kitchen soiled/;stainer. Also, deflector plate in ice machine at Ocean kitchen soiled.
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 multiple employees food safety training certificates expired in 8/2025.
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on reach-in cooler at pizza make station and lid on reach-in cooler on cook line in Oceana kitchen in disrepair. Also, lid on white storage bin in pantry area at Oceana kitchen in disrepair-lid taped up.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in flip top reach-in cooler in pantry station at Taverna in water of less than 135F. Temp of water 56F.employee emptied the water out. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for cold water at hand wash sink at end of cook line on Taverna kitchen in disrepair. Handle fully turns around without cold water turning on.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in reach-in cooler across from stove at Taverna kitchen rusted/ peeling. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Employee remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.