Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

PENMAN DINER

1289 PENMAN RD · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3443551
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732577
DBPR license2614789

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 20, 2024 10:02 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 21, 2024 8:22 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat potatoes in stand alone cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 15 live roaches on sticky traps in dry food storage area.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53B-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. Observed required training expired for some employees. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with sanitizer and degreaser without labels. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed large sticky traps with multiple dead roaches on traps.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gaskets.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stored on floor near back door. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled on cook line. Observed fan on cook line dusty. Manager removed fan and started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.