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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HALAL CHINA BOX

1821 PARENTAL HOME RD #7 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3370873
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390133
DBPR license2614152

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 11, 2023 1:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 12, 2023 10:14 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#20High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insect next to hand wash sink at three compartment sink area **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 15 live roaches in following area in restaurant: Eight live roaches at meat grinder in kitchen next to prep table and three compartment sink One live roach in scoop in flour bin Two live roaches on prep table near mixer One live roach on floor on front cook line Two live roaches under prep table in middle of kitchen One Iive roach on floor at storage area next to tools **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp, cut cabbage, bean sprouts, noodles, raw shell eggs and raw meats (51-57F – Cold Holding), all items stored on front line reach in make table cooler, place there from main walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago as per employee. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 59F. Unit has torn gasket and standing water inside cooler. Employee placing all TCS items in other reach in coolers **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#23Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#24Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In dining room restroom

#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks in kitchen areas. Employee provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#26Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has no proof of any employee training who have been hired over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#27Intermediate11-26-1

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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#28Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In employees restroom in dining area

Basic 19

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door in dining room area not self closure **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in salt container **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-74-7

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. Make table reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket and standing water inside unit with ambient temperature at 59F. No TCS food to be stored inside unit **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in following area in kitchen: One dead roach in mixer bowl Four dead roaches on prep table in kitchen next to mixer Two dead roaches on storage area on floor next to tools area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on kitchen back prep table

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair at back door entrance

#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of produce on floor in walk In cooler Case of plastic water bottles on floor on front line next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 83F standing water on prep table on cook line.

#13Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employees restroom in dining area. Provided hand wash sign hand out **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in make table cooler soiled

#16Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In make table reach in cooler on cook line

#17Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink area

#18Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Sauces in walk In cooler Frozen cooked foods in walk in cooler

#19Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At faucet handle at three compartment sink area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 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
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.