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PUERTO PLATA RESTAURANT

2045 BAYVIEW RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3403010
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8540977
DBPR license2612430

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket at cook line, cooked plantains (88F – Hot Holding, retemp 151F). Manager stated food sitting there less than 30 mins. Manager dropped plantains into fryer 151F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash station by flip top cooler in kitchen, dirty knife in sink. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separate or Identified in sliding reach in cooler. Manager separated food. In reach in freezer by rice station in kitchen, employee food on above customer food. Manager removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Above triple sink in kitchen, multiple clear plastic containers wet nesting/did not air dry. Manager separate containers to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at rice station in kitchen 82F. Manager added hot water 162F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above triple sink in kitchen, two cleaned plastic containers have old labels. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottle in sliding reach in cooler where salad dressing is stored. Manager removed employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside back door of establishment by sheds, several old refrigerators and freezers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.