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KOFTA CUISINE

11380 BEACH BLVD STE 2 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396050
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8516142
DBPR license2615339

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade thank you bags used in direct contact with rice and lettuce in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat rice in glass door reach-in cooler near side kitchen entry door. Operator removed eggs to properly store. Also, raw frozen beef not commercially packaged stored over ready to eat bread in walk in freezer. Operator removed beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to single use napkins and straws on shelf under front counter. Employee removed spray bottles of window cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged taziki sauce in reach in cooler near front display case, opened on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked taziki sauce **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, white deflector plate in ice machine in storage area soiled.

#12Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated he has card at home. No other CFM for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 hand wash sinks in kitchen area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate53B-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 unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made baba ghanoush in reach in front display case prepared on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked baba ghanoush **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind front counter not adequately secured.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in storage room where ice machine is.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on clean storage shelf in kitchen not inverted/ protected.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between Grill and fryers in kitchen soiled/ build up of grease.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two Pairs of tongs hanging from stove handle. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.