Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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8265 NORMANDY BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3343189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8362449
DBPR license2607627

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, greens (47F – Cooling). Operator stated greens were cooked sometime yesterday. Greens in deep plastic container with plastic wrap covering.

#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At back storage area by ice machine, plastic wrap packs of roast beef stored under case of fish. At back storage area near back door, fully cooked sausage patties stored under open case of raw bacon and plate with raw hamburgers. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, greens (47F – Cooling). Operator stated greens were cooked sometime yesterday. Greens in deep plastic container with plastic wrap covering.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, white cutting board has black stains. In prep area, can opener has build up on blade and surrounding surface. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mo paper towels in men's restroom. Operator had employee stock dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chicken base container in prep area, plastic cup used as scoop. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area, employee drink on shelf above prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In brown base container on lower shelf at prep area, scoop handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In prep area, bulk containers under counter, exteriors soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have dust build up.

#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler have rusting.

#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee stated bucket was made with hand soap. Operator made new bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Also, in prep area, wet towel on counter. Employee moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line, sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator moved to double bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.