TABOULEH CAFE
7645 MERRILL RD #201 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler opposite grill : Cut tomato 55. Hummus 60. Sour creme 60. Cooked eggplant. 60. Lettuce 60. Raw beef 48. Items placed about 1 hour before. Items are placed on ice but ice is only on bottom of pans. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) Cooked rice on counter in kitchen at 70. Per Person In Charge was recently placed there. Moved by manager to cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : hummus 53. Cut tomato 52. Sour creme 52 lettuce 52 **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Tzatziki sauce was 55F piled over the chill line at flip top cooler opposite grill station. Person in charge moved excess to drawer below. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Shakib Shaban (3/25/21) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change person in charge stated currently undergoing training. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink opposite prep table blocked with multiple equipment in sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change still blocked by equipment. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Hand wash sink by triple sink had food equipment items in sink at time of callback. Person in charge removed items from sink. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. (All employee training expired 2021 ) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at time of inspection; person in charge stated has books ordered for employees. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at callback. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
24-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
13-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No Change at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:16 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.