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4162 HERSCHEL ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450890
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739917
DBPR license2615982

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol above prep station stored next to food items. Employee properly stored medicine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach while person in charge was sweeping under shelf with onions. Person in charge immediately killed and disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front line testing at over 500ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slight mold like substance on soda tower in front of house.

#12Intermediate53B-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 one expired employee training. Person in charge stated she will update the training today.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slight mold like substance build up inside ice machine

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed slight dust build up on ceiling vent in kitchen area.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dry storage area next to reach in cooler. Observed one dead roach in corner of kitchen by reach in freezer. One two dead roaches under ice machine on front line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on shelf with clean pans in dish 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 gasket on white freezer in kitchen area.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans in dish area.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bucket of white powder on top shelf in prep area. Person in charge indicated it was pancake mix. Small container with a white powdery substance inside employee stated it was salt

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 3:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.