Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAHARA CAFE

10771 BEACH BLVD # 110 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428956
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8717982
DBPR license2613322

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 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. Missing back flow preventers on 2 water spigot located on wall outside back door with attached water hose

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator plans not matching. Operator removed restroom and relocation of mop sink and added dish machine in kitchen. Provided operator with plan review application. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Three employees certificates are expired. Rob L, Alfred O and Mayor G **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of microwave soiled

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at bar not secured

#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet

#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.