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7900 103 ST STE 32 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge primed unit. Three compartment sink set up for use. Owner stated that he called servicing company and they are planning on servicing machine tomorrow, 8/14/2024. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; four flying insects in front prep area at kitchen entrance. Two flying insects by grill station. Two flying insects by back prep station. Three flying insects by dish machine. One flying insect by soda syrup boxes in service station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed box of raw chicken stacked over a box of raw beef in freezer. Person in charge moved to designated raw chicken shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on dish machine. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four pans of cooked meat and one pan of cheese sauce being held hot at temperatures less than 135. Person in charge reheated all items to correct temperatures. Person in charge noticed steam table was not on and corrected. Cooked ground beef (129-134F – Hot Holding); Cooked steak (126-132F – Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (127F – Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (115-122F – Hot Holding) Cooked ground beef retemp (181F – Hot Holding); Cooked steak retemp (173F – Hot Holding); Cooked chicken retemp (168F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back prep table. Person in charge provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with toxic chemical.by back door. Person in charge moved to dish-wash area and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda tower in service area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. One tile above grill area with exposed insulation.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board on cook line.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed; five dead roaches in bar area under three compartment sink and next to beer cooler. One dead roach in cabinet in men's restroom with chemicals. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker and notepad on shelf above prep table. Person in charge moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back screen door in disrepair with exposed bottom.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and in disrepair on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – 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 bin of white powder with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed and placed in dish. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled door handles on reach in cooler under cook line flip tops. Soiled door frames on reach in cooler under flip top cooler on cook line. Multiple soiled gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Walk-in cooler door handle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on metal pan in dry storage area by office.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large bin of white powder. Person in charge indicated was sugar and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:18 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.