BUDDHAS BELLY ROYAL THAI CUISINE
301 10 AVE N · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a dead bug inside bucket holding clean utensils, next to stove. Worker removed bucket to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Container with raw chicken over container with cooked chicken. In reach in freezer. Rearranged by worker. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at least 12 live roaches on left side of the stove on gap between oven and stove top. Observed 1 live roach in sticky trap inside oven. Observed at least 1 live roach above mop sink. Killed by operator.
Intermediate 4
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Next to triple sink. Removed by workers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table on cook line, the racks and bottom of the unit. Also reach in freezer has heavy build up on the bottom.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men bathroom.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At least 5 certificates of current employees are expired.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 by back door, 2 in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple are caving and with brown stains. Throughout kitchen.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed at least 6 dead roaches inside stove's ovens. Observed at least 2 dead roaches in sticky trap at the bar, under the counter.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Heavy build up of grease and debris under cooking equipment, cook line, especially at the corners.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavy build up of debris inside stove's ovens.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table on cook line.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves, under prep tables and storage rack. Also grease build up inside fryers.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed cucumbers and mushrooms over open containers with curry sauce, walk in cooler. Rearranged by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.