JESSICA'S BISTRO
426 SW COMMERCE DR #115 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32025
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 In the corner next to back door and employee bathroom, 3 in employee bathroom, 10 in corner on the right of mop sink, approximately 20 under Three compartment sink, 10 under dish machine. **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line: fish 37°F(52°F – Cold Holding); shrimp 38°F (52°F – Cold Holding) cheese (49°F – Cold Holding); chicken salad 31°F(50°F – Cold Holding); potato salad 30°F (50°F – Cold Holding); cheese (52°F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs 33°F (51°F cold holding) inspector observed cooler with lids open cooks line hot, operator stated during busy lunch rush cooler lids are kept open. Operator placed items in walk in freezer to rapidly drop temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of soap on rack above bottles of orange juice. Operator moved soap away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 2 Cooking utensils in Handwash sink on cooks line across from dish machine. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed new bathroom built; construction in connected suite. Operator stated they are closing off the connected suite. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line of hot holding table.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups on shelf next to soda machine.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in wall to the left of mop sink. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the oven on the cooks line. Operator moved. Utensils in standing water at 81°F on shelf under flat top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to server/coffee station.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler across from fryers on cooks line. Hood filters on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
06-05-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water. Beef and shrimp in blue container with water thawing in Three compartment sink. Operator placed items in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.