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BEIGNETS CARIBBEAN CAFE

4770 BARNES RD #1 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354723
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373983
DBPR license2608801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority8 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High 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. Rice 50f cooling from last night in a deep and covered container in upright cooler, nobody has touched it today, discarded by employee **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then grabbed cut celery, explaining to her, she discarded celery and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed bowl for food only, explained proper procedure

#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f cooked veggies on stove shelf, employee reheated it to 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm, very dark blue then turned little white, employee diluted it, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#16Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – 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. Gave bulletin

#17Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee not sanitizing dishes, explained to her

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in deep and covered container **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. For one employee he could find employee training for

#21Intermediate53A-15-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. He didn't look them up and has no bulletin, gave bulletin

#22Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for a year, operator could not find her certificate, Juliette

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, degreaser per employee

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind upright coolers

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above food on hot holding int, employee discard it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. I cooler with pikiliz **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle for paper towel disposer, pipes by triple sink and hand sink, fan in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, discarded by employee **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on storage shelf, employee store name on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.