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DAMASKINO

8840 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 6-7 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32211

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370531
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389791
DBPR license2615271

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority01A-03-4

High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Person in charge indicated Kunafa cakes made with cheese were prepared at a family member's private residence and sold to the public. Person in charge removed items from sale to the public. Person in charge removed items from public sale. See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03C-97-2

High Priority – Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Two separate gyro cones with chicken and beef/lamb, respectively were not continuously rotating at cook station directly behind service counter. Observed rotisserie turned off. Employee turned rotisserie back on after discussed with employee. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat container of pickles. Person in charge adjusted food items to correct order.

#12High 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer located near prep table. Person in charge put food items in order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Person in charge indicated Kunafa cakes made with cheese were prepared at a family member's private residence and sold to the public. Person in charge removed items from sale to the public Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese slice@12:14pm (57F – Cold Holding); inside flip top cooler directly across from rotisserie spit**Warning** **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes@12:14pm (52F – Cooling); cut tomatoes@1:13pm (54F – Cooling); garlic sauce@12:14pm (55F – Cooling); garlic sauce @1:14pm (55F – Cooling);; Baba Ghanouj@12:16pm (53F – Cooling) in flip top reach in cooler at front counter across from rotisserie. Observed items cooling in reach in cooler that is unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler 56F. Observed ice build up on interior fan of cooler.. Discussed with operator to remove cooling items and have them finish cooling in nearby reach in cooler to chill. Items prepped/ prepared approximately between 11a-11:15 per operator. Items removed to nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards located in rear prep area near reach in freezer is soiled. Also, cutting board on reach in cooler across from rotisserie soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located next to triple sink. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee food safety training certificate for Mostafa expired. That is the only training that the operator was able to provide during this inspection; although operator stated their were more employees . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in prep area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.

#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top Reach in cooler across from rotisserie unable to maintain temperatures of 41F and below.Ambient temperature was 56F. Operator stated the cooler is being replaced this evening. Cooler is on site, just not set up as of this inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with long beard preparing food at gyro station directly behind service counter. Also, two male cooks engaging food prep without hair restraints.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Two blenders atop drying rack next to triple sink had cover closed with water inside. Person in charge removed lids to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Several boxes of food items stored on floor in storage room adjacent to reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice machine located near reach in freezer was laying atop ice. Person in charge lifted handle away from touching ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hoods above cooking station located directly behind service counter are soiled.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth atop prep table next to reach in freezer. Person in charge removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.