BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1410 PALMDALE ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers/bags used for food storage – direct contact with food. In storage area behind bar, multiple proteins stored in togo type bags. Operator has food grade bags but stated they are not thick enough and he is trying to find new ones. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, pan of mac and cheese in use, mac and cheese (74F – Hot Holding). Employee stated items just taken out. Heated in microwave, Used during inspection. At front counter warmer, chicken, fish (107, 96F – Hot Holding). Out less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
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. Employee at front counter, no proof of employee responsibilities.
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen, handwash sink hot water turned off due to leak. Operator turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. In kitchen, duct tape used to repair handle on clever. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In storage area behind bar, container of jerk seasoning on floor. Operator moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.