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COCKTAIL'S LOUNGE & BAR

1553 LANE AVE S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3753350
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791852
DBPR license2615353

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public with a license that expired June 1, 2026. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris and mold like substance build up in microwave on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#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 near dish machine.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in 2 reach in freezers in kitchen.

#3Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on interior of door for reach in freezer near two compartment sink.

#4Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to dish machine.

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door unable to self-close due to missing self-closing mechanism closest to three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.