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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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9802 BAYMEADOWS DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404193
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8544582
DBPR license2615122

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 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 4

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of apple pie filling with dent along seam. Also, two shell eggs on line with cracked shells. Person in charge discarded.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg with gloved hands, then handle biscuits with gloved hand without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge discarded biscuits, spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham on counter at 61F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Also, cream cheese icing made with real butter and cream cheese at 81F at cookline. No time mark on item, not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge time marked for 1 more hour.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried jalapeños at 93F, not under heat lamp. Person in charge tossed. Also, sausage on plate in broiler that is not turned on at 125F. Person in charge began reheating sausage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup. Also, observed interior of broiler with grease buildup. Also, interior side of ice machine door with debris buildup. Also, observed staining, buildup on interior surface of several clean square cambros in clean dish area.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook on line utilize hand wash sink to get water for pan.

#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Specials board includes crab cake Benedict served with undercooked packed eggs, not indicated item contains raw or undercooked eggs. Person in charge added disclosure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine for dishmachine, unable to provide test strips.

#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty working at establishment longer than 60 days Mike unable to provide proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles at dish pit with bleach and degreaser unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple clean dishware items wet nesting.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cookline floors in disrepair, observed standing water and grease buildup in worn areas. Also, wall under triple sink with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Observed old food debris on multiple clean dishware containers, also observed old labels on several containers.

#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door. Also light visible under back door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.