COCKTAIL'S LOUNGE & BAR
1553 LANE AVE S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee made machine adjustments and retesting remained at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at far right hand wash sink in the bar.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on shelf on cook line at 69F. Cook states has been on shelf overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Butter held on shelf on cook line at 69F. Cook states has been on shelf overnight.
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards on cook line have black staining. Can opener has debris. Far left soda gun interior has slimy substance.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits available. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for wiping cloths and three compartment sinks and chlorine for dish machine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at far left hand wash in bar. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing 5 employee food handler training.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack in kitchen. Operator could not identify and discarded liquid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of grey substance in dishmachine.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids stored in container with debris on rack next to dish machine.
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. At bar three compartment sink, sanitizer portion is not usable because it is leaking. Wash water and sanitizer is set up. Operator states due to be replaced Monday. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to outside in kitchen by dish machine has light shining through the bottom at the threshold.
36-73-4Basic – Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease accumulation. Floor and wall at dishmachine is soiled. Vent after kitchen entrance is dusty. Wall along bar behind equipment is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in bottom of reach in freezer on cook line. Right interior door of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has door panel missing with full door showing insulation.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave is soiled.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in employee restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and operator posted in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Sides of fryers have grease build up. Shelf under grills has debris accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:44 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.