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10230 ATLANTIC BLVD #8 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322250725
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 13
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed three separate instances of employees touching cracking raw shell eggs with bare hands and then handling clean plate with ready to eat food without hand wash. **Warning**
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee touch eyeglasses on face then handle container with meat without hand wash. Observed employee touch face then handle clean dishware from dish machine without washing hands. **Warning**
09-01-4High 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. Observed employee use bare hands to place ready to eat food into take out container, at prep station across from grilling station. Establishment operating with unapproved AOP.
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed prepackaged honey for sale from Patrick Bees, person in charge unable to provide invoice or license of supplier. **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ham over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed the following time/temperature contol for safety items exceeding seven days: Cooked mushroom 1/10; yellow rice 1/6; tomatoes/okra 12/28; bread pudding 1/11. Person in charge discarded food items. Observed container of spaghetti prepared over 24 hours prior with no date mark and person in charge unable to determine exact date opened. Person in charge discarded food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two individually wrapped ROP raw tuna slices in walk in cooler completely thawed but not removed from packaging or cut to allow oxygen. Person in charge discarded food items. Ultra pasteurized creamer (Non-UHT) in single service packets (59F – Cold Holding); atop tables in dining room. Left on tables between guests-then returned to cooler and reserved. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed prepackaged honey for sale from Patrick Bees, person in charge unable to provide invoice or license of supplier.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mashed potatoes, northern beans, field peas and okra tomatoes mix reheating for longer than 2 hours at (129 – 150F- Reheating), located on steam table next to prep area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasteurized creamer single service packets (59F – Cold Holding); atop tables in dining room. sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); located at reach in cooler next to grill station.
07-08-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Ultra pasteurized creamer (Non-UHT) in single service packets (59F – Cold Holding); atop tables in dining room. Left on tables between guests-then returned to cooler and reserved.
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. mashed potatoes, northern beans, field peas and okra tomatoes mix reheating for longer than 2 hours at (129 – 150F- Reheating); located on steam table next to prep area. **Warning**
28-13-5High Priority – Wastewater on ground. Observed exterior mop sink with leaking pipes draining mop water unto ground . **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Some managers had expired certificates but still worked at establishments.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage station near double reach in cooler in behind service counter is soiled in area around nozzle.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corn beef hash held on time per person in charge but not listed on TPHC. Inspectors provide new TPHC form.
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sliced; individually wrapped slices brownies displayed for grab and go service at front counter that did not have minimum labeling.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of spaghetti prepared over 24 hours prior with no date mark and person in charge unable to determine exact date opened. Person in charge discarded food item. Also, sweet potatoes cooked more than 24 hours ago with no date marking.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training for some employees while others were active .
Basic 11
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two individually wrapped ROP raw tuna slices in walk in cooler completely thawed but not removed from packaging or cut to allow oxygen. Person in charge discarded food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard preparing food at cook station without beard guard.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water dripping from stacked plastic containers on drying rack.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Prep tables beneath steam and cutting tables located next to triple sink are rusted on bottom shelves. Walk in cooler next to drying rack has torn gasket seals. Walk in freezer next to drying rack has torn gaskets.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath double oven and grilling station are soiled with debris.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles beneath steam table next to prep table are cracked.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer next to speed rack.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double oven next to cooking station had soil and debris on the bottom and sides of oven .
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sliced; individually wrapped slices of banana bread displayed for grab and go service at front counter that did not have minimum labeling.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer next to cook station has soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer next to drying rack are soiled .
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:43 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.