Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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8938 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3759156
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13852313
DBPR license2608943

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 28, 2026 12:07 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 29, 2026 10:32 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine in bar testing at 0ppm. Will utilize main dishmachine until unit can be serviced. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in back kitchen area by ice machine. Observed approximately six flying insects under soda station in server area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on the floor to right of ice machine in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor behind the ice machine in the kitchen. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on the floor in dry storage area by back in box soda storage. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor of water heater room across from employee restroom in back kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor upstairs in storage area in front of old safe. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed packet of jelly with chew marks on glue trap in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in pan held on ice in kitchen at 50F. Person in charge moved from walk in cooler less than 1 hour ago. Person in charge added more ice around pan. Also, in walk in cooler on shelf closest to door chicken, chicken, beef, shrimp at 45-47F. Establishment just has delivery, door was open. Moved items to back of unit holding 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of various chemicals stored over cases of single service items on shelf in dry storage area. Also Lysol cleaner stored with sauce bottles on dry storage shelf.

#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at parking lot side of building missing vacuum breaker. Also, missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb on non chemical side of mop sink with black hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate52-02-4

Intermediate – Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Establishment advertises "fresh lime juice" on multiple drink menu items. Per person in charge is utilizing Natalie's Bottled Juice, not squeezing on site from original fruit. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at employee restroom.

#18Intermediate53B-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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for any employee at time of inspection due to unable to provide date training was taken on computer system. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02A-02-5

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Establishment has oyster verbiage on menu that does not match requirement. Sent to person in charge who posted at host stand. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance and dust accumulated on vents throughout establishment, especially above server area, in dining room, at to go area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead flying insects on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead flying insects on windows sills in dining room. Observed one dead flying insects on interior bottom of to go reach in cooler with drink and applesauce storage. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler bent leaving sharp edge. Also rusted. Observed several handles to utensils melted.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease accumulation on floor at cookline. Observed large amount of standing water on the floor in the kitchen, in the bar area. Floor in kitchen missing tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable. Damage to floor under soda station at server area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in ceiling around soda lines above bag in box storage. Holes in wall at dishpit area. Ceiling holes in water heater room. Hole in wall at employee restroom. Hole in ceiling above ice machine. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen where computer is installed.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of in use single service cases visibly soiled on shelf below prep table in kitchen. Soda plates at server station with mold like substance accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris and old labels/ label residue on multiple clean dishware items in kitchen.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at bar leaking at pipe underneath. Person in charge added catch bucket during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.