Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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8938 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3773650
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13902821
DBPR license2608943

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 29, 2026 3:47 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed two dead roaches in glue trap in water heater room, observed one dead roach upstairs in glue trap on floor under shelving. Observed two dead insects in glue trap in water heater room. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings on floor in liquor closet off of dry storage. Observed two rodent droppings on the floor below dry storage shelving. Observed two rodent droppings on in use bag in box soda containers in dry storage area. Observed two rodent droppings on floor in overflow storage upstairs. Observed two rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine. Observed approximately eight rodent droppings on floor in bar area to right of dishmachine. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken held on time per person in charge brought out at 3pm, not re time marked. Mark observed is from 10am. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served.

#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 all but one employee during inspection who is not a manager, but has CFM.

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door to main reach in cooler with jagged edge, improved since last inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles missing, cracked in main cookline area with standing water observed in missing tile area. Observed heavy grease accumulation on floor in cookline area. Observed ceiling tiles missing around fire suppression system by ice machine and by cookline on left side.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at server station with mold like substance accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on several clean dishware items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.