MINERVA INDIAN RESTAURANT
8661 BAYMEADOWS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed onion gravy cooked last night at 9pm at 45-46F in covered 5 gallon buckets in walk in cooler.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of chickpeas with dent along seam. Also, observed container of cardamom with live insect observed crawling on food product. Person in charge discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge fixed during inspection and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live insect in container of cardamom pods. Observed visible holes in several cardamom pods. Also, observed one dead roach on the floor of the kitchen. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans in walk in cooler made 9/29 with discard date of 10/10. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed onion gravy cooked last night at 9pm at 45-46F in covered 5 gallon buckets in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine with staining. Also, can opener blade with debris buildup.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grate stored on hand wash sink in server area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of reach in coolers in kitchen with debris buildup. Also, exterior of clean dishware with staining, buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black cutting board at server area, worn, grooved to the point where black color has worn off. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls at dishmachine and at triple sink with mold like substance buildup. Also, floors around tandoori stove, ice machine with debris buildup. Wall at prep area with debris buildup in kitchen. Floors in dry storage area unsealed concrete, has debris buildup.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, multiple items stored uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cook line in water at 84F. Person in charge moved to stovetop. Also, tongs hanging from handle of oven at knee height. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed large amount of unused equipment stored outside back door. Also, observed discarded pallets stored in dumpster enclosure.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white powdery dry goods unlabeled in dry storage. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.