Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EMPERORS GENTLEMEN'S CLUB

4923 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2892154
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6953237
DBPR license2612663

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 14, 2020 2:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 14, 2020 3:23 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage leaks

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority9 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 68° on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Garlic butter in service for 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed garlic butter inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4High Priority28-26-4

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains sewage/wastewater near three compartment sink and at dish machine. Drains backup everything time dish machine runs through a cycle. Inspector observed employees walking through wastewater/sewage to kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 9

#5Intermediate22-25-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Person in charge cleaned mixer head on stand mixer on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Person in charge removed can opener from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53A-03-6

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James Callahan 11/13/19 **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inspector observed employee rinsing out cup at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge placed soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes not date marked inside walk in cooler. Made on 1/12 per person in charge. Person in charge placeed date marked on mashed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge removed spray bottle from service at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Person in charge removed employee beverage from glass reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Glass reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:54 PM.

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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.