Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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9680 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD #14 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 30, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3191141
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7948391
DBPR license2613787

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 30, 2022 2:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 1, 2022 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items stored in direct contact with to go bags in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dumplings in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in the kitchen under the soup holding station in the kitchen. Observed one live roach under the large rice maker in the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 13 roaches still alive in a glue trap at the front counter area. Person in charge killed roaches and discarded trap. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 training during inspection, states employee have been working at establishment for 3 years. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle used as scoop in flours in dry storage area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in cabinets where soda is stored in the dining room. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in glue traps under front counter. Observed one dead roach on the front counter by receipt printer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating watermelon in the kitchen during inspection. Also observed employee drinks on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarette butt and pack of cigarettes stored on canned food in dry storage, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Shrimp in bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items stored uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink area, not hung to dry.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple white powders unlabeled in large containers in dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.