CELENOS BISTRO
3820-1 SOUTHSIDE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger then got bread to place on grill, explained to helm and he washed hands, bread got to 155f **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger on shelf above cooked eggplant in reach in cooler by stove, also raw chicken and ground beef above cheese and cooked meatballs in walk in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f yogurt in glass door cooler at front counter, overnight, ambient thermometer reading 50f, employee discarded them, stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f spaghetti on double pan at buffet, employee removed one pan, 111f pizza in warmer at 111f, employee turned oven higher, 90f soup on stove off, employee turned burner on, soup got to 170f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 10
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked eggplant opened on Friday
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink at front counter, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and sink and surface
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None in hand sink at cook line
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee here for 2 weeks, has blank agreement, employee read it and signed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. None in hand sink at front counter, also in hand sink at cook line and hand sink by dish machine
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For undercooked hamburgers, gave alone and posted it **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In hand sink at front counter, operator stated it's cleaner, also one with blue substance by mop sink and one with yellow substance by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot and cold water in hand sink at front counter
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. None in hand sink by cook line, no water comes out when knob is turned
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dusty above dish machine
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. A couple of drains on floor by box freezer and walk in cooler
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jug, rice, soda syrup boxes, liquid margarine and jar with picked veggies in storage area on floor **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms, emailed one
24-11-4Basic – Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Plates not inverted, also plates not inverted by dish machine on storage shelf
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor at front counter, employee placed them on shelf, lids and to go containers on storage shelf not inverted**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked corn 42f in walk in cooler not covered
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall peeling by walk in cooler
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Black powder in bulk container by soda machine, employee stated it's tea
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:49 PM.
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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.