Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KARAM'S GOURMET

1910 WELLS RD VC17 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3297407
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8181949
DBPR license2001439

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 4, 2023 1:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 5, 2023 9:18 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches. 2-under oven 1-at bag in box soda rack 1-under flat grill 1-under three compartment sink Employee killed and discarded 4 live roaches. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles, vents and light shields in kitchen have accumulation of dust.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches. 1-under dry storage shelf 1-behind CO2 tank 1-along walk to right of oven 5-in cabinet under soda machine at front counter Employee cleaned and discarded dead roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in kitchen. Manager spoke to employee. Employee moved to an appropriate area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing under three compartment sink is disconnected leaking water onto the floor. Employee reconnected plumbing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.