Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JSO CAFE

501 E BAY ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3440973
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729999
DBPR license2611306

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came back from restroom, got gloves, grabbed tongs and got cooked bacon, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs on shelf above sour cream, reach in cooler, raw sausage on shelf above cooked bacon in upright cooler, employees rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee brought a roll for now, dispenser unable to open **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. For dishwasher only, emailed agreement **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed dish soap for now, soap dispenser is broken **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated on 6/2023

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack, storage area, employee secured it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked on ledge by window next to oven

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Salads, sandwiches, cut fruit for grab and go **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by cook line

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler 2 and vent in upright cooler 3 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on shelf above washed cut lettuce, employee rearranged upright cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Corner of door frame by cooler 2

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder at front counter

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.