THE PALATE
5029 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets on shelf above fry pan on shelf, operator rearranged shelf **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave one and posted it, for steaks if requested undercooked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one, both hand sinks
14-06-4Basic – Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood box for grease trap
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.