Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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1671 ATLANTIC BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3158855
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7775077
DBPR license2615625

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 21, 2021 11:14 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 22, 2021 9:49 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings on ground behind kettle cooker 16 rodent droppings on shelf in bakery area where flour is stored in white bins 5 rodent droppings on ground under dry storage shelf, 1 rodent droppings on pack of pepper packets 1 rodent droppings on sleeve of plastic wrapped cups **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hollandaise (114°F – Hot Holding) manager reheated hollandaise sauce during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle with Blue solution stored near hand wash sink in bakery area

Basic 2

#1Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. One case of single service cups stored on floor in dry storage area, manager properly stored cups during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizing solution stored on floor in prep area across from oven

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.