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UNIVERSITY DINER

5959 MERRILL RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339103
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8537988
DBPR license2612874

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Dish Machine chlorine 0ppm **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table/Reach in cooler opposite fryer : Sliced cheese 47. Cut tomato 47 50. Pasta 55. Tuna 55. Diced chicken 50. Lettuce 50 . Ham 50 (Items since last night. ) Over-stacked : sliced cheese 55. Cut tomato 50 make table opposite grill . Items Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : whipped butter 50° , cooked sausage 50° in Reach in cooler opposite fryer Cooked sausage 70° cooked sausage links 70° by cookline. . Per Person In Charge , items placed about 6:30 am. Items Moved by manager. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person In Charge unaware of proper cold holding temperatures for Time Temperature Controlled for safety foods. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no certified food manager on site. NOTE: 61C-4.023(1) FAC: (1) Each licensed establishment shall have a minimum of one certified food protection manager responsible for all periods of operation. When four or more employees, at one time, are engaged in the storage, preparation or serving of food in a licensed establishment, there shall be at least one certified food protection manager present at all times when said activities are taking place. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no chemical test strips available. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate as scoop In potatoes in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Rear prep line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Loose , missing ceiling tiles kitchen , dry goods. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups at frontline stored under paper towels. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. Reach in cooler opposite fryer. Cooler gaskets not tiger fitting. – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. whipped butter 50° , cooked sausage 50° in Reach in cooler opposite fryer. Cooler gaskets not tight fitting. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors ,. Multiple areas kitchen. Rear prep. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe at Dish Machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.