Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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COUNTRY COOL CHICKEN & SEAFOOD

1807 W 45 ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3361769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381029
DBPR license2616213

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 29, 2023 2:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 5, 2023 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler in kitchen.

#12High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager handled cooked chicken wings and french fries with bare hands in kitchen. Inspector coached manager on proper food handling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Plastic container of insecticide on chemical storage shelf in kitchen.

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat french fries in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 215 rodent droppings in establishment: 150 in small storage closet adjacent to kitchen, 25 in back kitchen near rear exit door, 15 on front counter shelf where condiments are stored, and 25 around perimeter of main kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen.

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink blocked by trash can.

#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks in establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for unisex restroom does not self close.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen are damaged/cracked/holes. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in unisex restroom in back kitchen.

#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. Manager drinking out of styrofoam cup. Lid placed on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Mop sink is cracked/broken.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink room by hot water heater. In rear storage area by rear exit door.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor under refrigeration equipment in kitchen. Floor in small storage room adjacent to kitchen. Floor in hot water heater room. Floor in unisex restroom. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.

#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back storage area of kitchen.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom in back of establishment. Inspector emailed sign. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table by fryers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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