MAA KITCHEN
8206 PHILLIPS HWY ST 25 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large can of ketchup with multiple deep dents at seam of can stored on can rack. See Stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in warewashing area eating and then placed gloves on without handwashing and touch clean dishes. Discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of commercially packaged heavy whipping cream not date marked and person in charge unable to tell when heavy cream was opened. Observed thick, curdled, unwholesome heavy cream. Stop sale
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato cream sauce (50F – Cold Holding) on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line. Person in charge stated they leave sauce out and heat it up in pan with chicken when ordered. Discussed with person in charge an option of using TPHC. Distributed TPHC during this inspection. Also, paneer cheese (50F – Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated it could be out of temperature due to power outage prior to opening. Operator placed cheese in colder area of cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from hose bibb at spigot behind small stoves in back prep area.
Intermediate 9
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge lacks knowledge of food borne illnesses and symptoms and also lacks knowledge of 8 allergens. Distributed info for both during this inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of commercially packaged heavy whipping cream in back of reach in cooler across from stove on cook line not date marked and person in charge unable to tell when heavy cream was opened. Observed thick, curdled heavy cream. See stop sale
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener and tomato wedger in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ More than four employees working during this inspection without a CFM present.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near warewashing area. Also, paper towels unable to dispense at hand wash sink at end of cookline. Operator replenished paper towels and changed out paper towels at dispenser that would not dispense towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables in reach in cooler across from stove prepared two days ago per person in charge not date marked. Also, cooked chicken in walk-in-cooler cooked two days ago no date marked. Discussed date marking with person in charge.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in chemical storage room outside back door. Also, one unlabeled spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet at front service area near POS
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used to dispense multiple seasonings in prep area
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry food storage outside back door not smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item stored on,prep table in front of food pick up window and also employee personal belonging in front dining area glassware and POS. Operator had employees remove their cell phones and cup from both areas **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handle of microwave at end of cookline missing a handle. Also, handle in disrepair on reach-in cooler doors at 2 coolers on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water throughout warewashing area
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to prep sink in kitchen. Also, sealed bag of rice stored,on floor in dry food storage area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near warewashing area in disrepair. Also, wall on cook line in some areas in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) near front service station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.