Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

J LEMON PEPPER

2440 W BEAVER ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3444272
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733298
DBPR license2606001

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 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 one flying insect in kitchen area and 1 flying insect in dry storage area near two compartment sink.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two boxes of raw chicken (56-61F – Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to fryer. Employee stated he pulled chicken out about 10 minutes prior and washed in hot water. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; hose splitter next to three compartment sink missing a vacuum break. Threaded hose bibb at mop sink in back storage area missing vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzles on soda towers at to go station and front window. Person in charge removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided soap on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle by mop sink with no label. Person in charge indicated it was bleach. Labeled spray bottle on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones, keys, and packs of cigarettes on shelf in prep area above food items. Person in charge removed all employee items and place them in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on floor by doorway next to hand wash sink by office. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in large container of flour in prep area with handle in product. Person in charge immediately removed and placed in appropriate storage area. **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 soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line in front of fryers.

#6Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket under three compartment sink with chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Person in charge discarded and set up new sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.