TULUA BISTRO
798 S 3 ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler Raw salmon stored over ready to eat dressings. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked wings (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Whipped topping (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Sour cream (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Whipped cream cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Butter sticks (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Feta cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Milk (54F-56F – Cold Holding); American cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Crab meat (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Raw bacon (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Hollandaise sauce (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding) See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated the items have been in cooler since previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked wings (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Whipped topping (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Sour cream (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Whipped cream cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Butter sticks (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Feta cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Milk (54F-56F – Cold Holding); American cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Crab meat (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Raw bacon (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Hollandaise sauce (54F-56F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F-56F – Cold Holding) See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated the items have been in cooler since previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Hollandaise sauce (94F – Hot Holding); Gravy (85F – Hot Holding). Employee removed to reheat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
01D-07-4Intermediate – Establishment is attempting to achieve parasite destruction onsite. No time/temperature records maintained. No proof of proper parasite destruction available for nonexempt fish. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment without parasite destruction letter.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test strips for chemical dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile located on cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on reach in cooler located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4Basic – Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee vape stored on top of reach in cooler. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill area soiled with grease buildup.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:18 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.