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8265 NORMANDY BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3451850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8740877
DBPR license2607627

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler made previous day not cooled to 41F. Observed items cooled in ice bath with tight fitting lid. Recommended to person in charge to cool items without the lid. Vegetable soup (50-51F – Cooling); Meat loaf (48, 47F – Cooling); Ham legs (50, 50F – Cooling); Collared greens (50, 48F – Cooling) Person in charged discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High 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 items in walk-in cooler with temperatures above 41F. Sliced cheeses (49-51F – Cold Holding); Cooked spaghetti (46F – Cold Holding); Meat sauce (46F – Cold Holding); Pot roast (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked ham (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked rice (44-46F – Cold Holding) Corn (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked ham (48, 48F – Cold Holding); Lima beans (47-53F – Cold Holding); Potato salad (48F – Cold Holding); (Cole slaw – 48F); Pancake batters (48, 48F – Cold Holding); Bread pudding (47F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (46-47F – Cold Holding); Cooked potato (48, 48F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (45F – Cold Holding); Roast beef (47F – Cold Holding); Turkey (46F – Cold Holding); Corned beef (46-46F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (45, 45F – Cold Holding); Catfish (45F – Cold Holding); Country fried steak (44F – Cold Holding); Gizzards (44F – Cold Holding); Raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding) Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler made previous day not cooled to 41F. Person in charge chose to discard items. Vegetable soup (50-51F – Cooling); Meat loaf (48, 47F – Cooling); Ham legs (50, 50F – Cooling); Collared greens (50, 48F – Cooling) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High 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 items in walk-in cooler with temperatures above 41F. Ambient temperature read at 45F. Person in charge noticed thermostat turned too high. Person in charge reduced temperature of thermostat in walk-in cooler. Sliced cheeses (49-51F – Cold Holding); Cooked spaghetti (46F – Cold Holding); Meat sauce (46F – Cold Holding); Pot roast (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked ham (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked rice (44-46F – Cold Holding) Corn (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked ham (48, 48F – Cold Holding); Lima beans (47-53F – Cold Holding); Potato salad (48F – Cold Holding); (Cole slaw – 48F); Pancake batters (48, 48F – Cold Holding); Bread pudding (47F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (46-47F – Cold Holding); Cooked potato (48, 48F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (45F – Cold Holding); Roast beef (47F – Cold Holding); Turkey (46F – Cold Holding); Corned beef (46-46F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (45, 45F – Cold Holding); Catfish (45F – Cold Holding); Country fried steak (44F – Cold Holding); Gizzards (44F – Cold Holding); Raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line across from hand wash sink.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in dry storage area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dry storage area with white reach in freezer under pan storage shelves on floor. Person in charge swept, cleaned, and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dry storage area with reach in cooler.

#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bus tub of opened packages of sliced bread next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between steam table and prep table by office.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on ceiling in front of fan in walk-in cooler. Observed grease build up on hood filters above grill. Observed soiled handles of reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving win walk-in cooler.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. Bus tub set up under to catch leak.

#9Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed white sanitizer bucket under hand wash sink stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white powder on server line with no label. Person in charge indicated it was sugar and had it labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.