SAHARA CAFE
10771 BEACH BLVD # 110 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of tums on shelf above pizza prep table, operator moved tums to office. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies behind bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth wiping towel lining the bottom and top of containers in walk in cooler with fresh herbs. Operator removed cloth towels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine and quaternary ammonia.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees expired January. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and orange pea/bean container. Operator propped handle up out of food. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line. Bottom shelf on prep table.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Black reach in cooler near hallway to bathrooms.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.