Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAROLINA CHICKEN

5069 SOUTEL DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3420383
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8619399
DBPR license2616041

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside of building near restroom, hose bibb with green hose attached,missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by triple sinks, scoop and squeeze bottle stored in sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwash sinks. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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. No proof of any training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. No proof for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen, jackets stored on table with microwaves. Also, rubber boots stored on case of styrofoam containers.

#2Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a no seat license however has two tables with eight seats (8) and picnic table out front for an additional four (4) seats. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, slide top reach-in freezer has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of fryers and flat top have build up. In back kitchen, exterior of lemon pepper seasoning container soiled.

#6Basic03A-05-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer not holding items frozen solid, all temperatures 27f.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.