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CITY CAFE

4500 SALISBURY RD #185 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3753650
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792152
DBPR license2610711

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Above spices and potatoes on shelf in back kitchen, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed ice scoops but didn't sanitize them and placed them by over ice machine as cleaned, explained to her

#13High Priority03C-98-1

High Priority – Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Gyro cone saved yesterday, placed in freezer and is cooking again today, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#14High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-26. Establishment observed operating with an expired license, operator paid. * **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro

Stop Sale

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on guard in gyro machine

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator placed gyro cone in hand sink at front counter to cut and discard, explained to him and he removed it

#18Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None, operator left it at home **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. None, left at home **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Unable to see certificates, left at home, has blank form **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above burner in back prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Half pony tail and making sandwiches, explained to her

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn in prep cooler, front counter and upright cooler

#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container with old build up for ice scoops, employee washed them **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelfs above triple sink and upright coolers is dusty

#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By ice machine, strong odor

#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above sauces and nacho cheese, operator rearranged upright cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking when opened, shoots water up, hand sink by ice machine, back kitchen, also base of faucet in triple sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.