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461 ATLANTIC BLVD · ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County · FL 32233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled items in dish area and immediately handled clean pot from dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area, container of bleach stored with sugar packets. Bleach moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of cream opened two days prior stored in reach in cooler at bar. Cream dated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front dining area was used to fill a water pitcher and was used to rinse off outside of sauce bottle. Inspector coached employees on proper hand washing sink procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager could not provide manager certification.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink in cutting room. Manager changed batteries for dispenser to operate. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Missing for one employee (bartender) working today.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored near dish area in chemical storage.
Basic 10
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets stored at ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee silver drink cup on large prep table in kitchen. Cup moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cutting room. Hat placed on. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In cutting room near smokers, large white chest freezer is rusted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers. Manager states they will be cleaned this week. Sides of grill on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on floor near large prep area in kitchen. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of apple cider vinegar in smoker room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.