BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1410 PALMDALE ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In reach-in cooler, mac and cheese (72F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item cooked last night. In large container with lid on.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler, pan with raw fish store on pot of beans. Operator moved fish. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler, mac and cheese (72F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item cooked last night. In large container with lid on.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter warmer, cod fritters (125F – Hot Holding); fish (109F – Hot Holding). Items placed in warmer less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach-in cooler, mac and cheese (72F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item cooked last night. In large container with lid on.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated 2 employees present hired less than 60 days, one employee certificate required, it expired 9/2024 **Warning**
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back bar storage room, cardboard used to line bottom of reach-in cooler.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall next to stove soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In kitchen area, container of oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, utensils in standing water at 84f. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up. At cook line, metal wire shelf has build up.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. In kitchen, scoop in bulk rice container has handle broken off.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.