98 FORTY EAST BAR AND BISTRO
9840 TAPESTRY PARK CIRCLE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of Bush's black beans on dry storage rack with other stored cans. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw case of bacon stored over bread on shelf in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One container of pasta dated 9-2-26 in walk in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued One container of crab cake dated 9-4-26 in reach in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One container of pasta dated 9-2-26 in walk in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued One container of crab cake dated 9-4-26 in reach in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with blue liquid stored near food cans on shelf not labeled. Employee stated it's cleaner chemical. Manager labeled and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
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 3 total food handler employees who are direct hired and only 2 hired over 60 days with no proof of employee food handler training. **Warning**
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. Operator has 3 food handler employees with no proof of written agreement
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid stored near food cans on shelf not labeled. Employee stated it's cleaner chemical. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups and other bowls with no handle stored in flour bin containers **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with gasket in disrepair
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven other black build up
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored in kitchen not protected. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with dust build up near ice machine in kitchen
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket with solution stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.