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TASTY LANE

1965 LANE AVE S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445809
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734835
DBPR license2609822

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#17High Priority22-39-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle labeled bleach stored between three compartment sink and nearby hand wash sink with chlorine solution of 200+ppm. Person in charge discarded some solution and added more water. Spray Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in box raw chicken comes in on prep table across from reach in cooler. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken in contact with box. Inspector educated operator on proper storing procedures for cooked food items. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed two containers of prepared salads stored in ice machine next to soda tower. Person in charge removed packaged salads. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed metal stem thermometer stored above hand wash sink by three compartment sink with debris build up at tip. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed four shell eggs cracked with yolk visible stored on same flat as uncracked shell eggs. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#22High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; multiple time/temperature control for safety food items in reach in cooler and flip top cooler on cook line with temperatures of 55-65F. Employee stated all items in reach in cooler have been inside for more than four days. Container of cooked chicken stored on prep table across from fryer station with temperature of 69F. Employee stated it was cooked at 10:00am, temperature was taken at 2:15pm. Sliced cheeses, feta cheese, cut lettuce (55-65F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety food items in reach in cooler and flip top cooler on cook line with temperatures of 55-65F. Employee stated all items in reach in cooler have been inside cooler for more than four days. Sliced cheeses, feta cheese, cut lettuce (55-65F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#24High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cooked chicken stored on prep table across from fryer station with temperature of 66-67F. Employee stated it was cooked at 10:00am, temperature was taken at 2:15pm. Cooked chicken wings (66-67F – Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#25Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk in reach in cooler next to fryer station with no date marking employee stated was opened two days prior. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate53B-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. Observed two employees handling food items with no proof of any state approved food handler training. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed one employee person in charge stated had only been employed for one day with no employee reporting agreement signed.

#28Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed; no soap at hand wash sink on front line across from soda tower. No soap at hand wash sink in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#29Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed; hand wash sink next to three compartment sink with no hot water. Hand wash sink at front counter with no hot water. Person in charge stated pilot light for hot water heater was out, and had it relit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 16

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50+ dead flying insects on bug zapper stored above doorway next to tall reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic basket in raw shrimp container in reach in cooler next to fryer station with no handle used to scoop shrimp.

#3Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between three compartment sink and wall.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler on cook line with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.

#5Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in freezer.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and speaker stored on shelf above food items across from lemonade station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line handling food items with no hair restraint.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under prep table across from reach in cooler next to fryer station. Soiled walls behind fryer station. Soiled ceiling tiles above fryer station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster at rear of establishment in grassy area next to pad. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster at rear of establishment.

#11Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed operator unable to provide copy of last inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; sides of fryers soiled with grease build up. Back plate of soda tower behind nozzles with mold like substance. Gaskets on reach in cooler under flip top cooler soiled. Containers holding cooked chicken on prep tables soiled and with mold like substance build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door of establishment with broken door arm and unable to self-close. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink located in dry area next to reach in cooler with water in it draining slowly.

#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken employee stated was thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on water to finish thawing process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on cutting board on flip top cooler and not placed in sanitizing solution in between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.