EL PRIMO RESTAURANT AND GROCERY
6715 POWERS AVE UNITS 3 & 5 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice held in direct contact with to go style bag. Also, carnitas meat stored in direct contact with to go style bag in reach in freezer.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 30 roaches still alive in glue trap on floor in dishwashing area. Observed 2 live roaches in the wall under hand wash sink closest to dishwashing area. Observed 2 live roaches on the floor near glue trap in back dishwashing area. Observed approximately 7 live roaches on the raised back metal edge of reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on right sided edge of wood shelf holding single service containers and microwave. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one egg sac on the floor behind far right reach in freezer. Observed one egg sac between far left reach in cooler and middle reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Person in charge unable to provide oyster tags for oysters in reach in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage, cheese, milk in glass door reach in cooler at 54-56F. Ambient temperature of unit at 39F by end of inspection. Person in charge will monitor. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice, rice in to go bags in warmer at 91-103F. Recommend holding on time.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemicals stored on top of glass door reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside of back door closest to bar missing vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 3
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Person in charge unable to provide oyster tags for oysters in reach in freezer. Person in charge states serves them raw. Also, unable to provide tags for other oysters served within 90 days.
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per person in charge states serves oysters raw, no consumer advisory posted. Inspector provided, person in charge posted. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles containing bleach, cleaner per person in charge unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in drink walk in cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap on floor in dishwashing area. Observed two dead roaches in exposed area of wall under hand wash sink closest to dishwashing area. Observed approximately five dead roaches in sealant under far left prep table. Observed three dead roaches on floor to left of far left double door reach in cooler. Observed four dead roaches in front of cookline in kitchen. Observed five dead roaches in not in use oven at cookline. Observed three dead roaches along wall behind white reach in freezer in server area. Observed approximately seven dead roaches along wall in bar area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to wall observed under hand wash sink in dishpit area. Also, hole in wall near floor observed near water heater in men's restroom located closest to server area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Glass door reach in freezer utilized for salsa storage in server area with ice buildup.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheese packaged on site for customer self service missing minimum labeling.
32-23-5Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order in men's restroom closest to server area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:45 PM.
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.