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LALIBELA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

2151 LANE AVE S STE 206 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3725326
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763819
DBPR license2612239

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple bags of enjera and a container of butter at temperatures of 72-75F stored on prep table next to cook line. Person in charge stated food items are held on time as a public health control but no time markings or paperwork provided. Time as a public health control paperwork provided by inspector at end of inspection. Enjera, butter (72-75F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed beef cubes menu states can be cooked rare to medium-rare with no consumer advisory for establishment. Inspector provided consumer advisory and was posted at beginning of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed; multiple bags of frozen sambusa (cooked lentils) prepared on site with no date markings stored in reach in freezer closest to back dry storage area. Multiple containers of cooked vegetables prepared on site with no date markings stored in reach in cooler in back dry storage area.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on gaskets of reach in cooler doors.

#3Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unnecessary items and equipment stored on patio area.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bags of powders and seasonings removed from packaging with no added labels stored in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.