Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

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3715 EMERSON ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3349799
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369059
DBPR license2614075

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#19High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. A couple of medicines on prep table, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on shelf above beef, both on trays, in walk in freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For cooked wings, he wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#22High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f cooked broccoli, employed write time and wrote it on 4 hrs procedure **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink by cook line, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In hand sink, cleaner by employee

Basic 18

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one

#4Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on prep table, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf above prep area, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, put a hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic14-34-4

Basic – Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface

#10Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Front counter cooler has a crack inside **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door

#13Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee opened big bag with carrots and started to peel them, explaining to him

#14Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard box used for egg roll, employee changed container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes with to go container on floor, dining area

#16Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut onions and bell peppers in walk in cooler, employee covered them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On prep sink

#18Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.