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301 ATLANTIC BLVD · NEPTUNE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3349560
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8368820
DBPR license2615754

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at entrance of cook line in flip top cooler/drawers Corn blend (46F-52F – Cold Holding); Short ribs (46F-52F – Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Beef broth (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (50F – Cold Holding); Spaghetti squash (49F – Cold Holding); Blue cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Truffle butter (50F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (50F – Cold Holding); quinoa (49F – Cold Holding); Pico (49F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 49.9F. Chef stated all TCS foods were in cooler from previous day. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at entrance of cook line in flip top cooler/drawers Corn blend (46F-52F – Cold Holding); Short ribs (46F-52F – Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Beef broth (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (50F – Cold Holding); Spaghetti squash (49F – Cold Holding); Blue cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Truffle butter (50F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (50F – Cold Holding); quinoa (49F – Cold Holding); Pico (49F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 49.9F. Chef stated all TCS foods were in cooler from previous day. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on Cook line .

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line . Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed and use knives stored alongside of hand sink . Chef removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.