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TABOULEH CAFE

7645 MERRILL RD #201 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3459393
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8764213
DBPR license2614298

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority03C-15-5

High Priority – Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro Placed in pan,cut from the cone with out the secondary cook and stored at room temperature. Gyro discarded, provided time as a public health form and gyro safe handling. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over garlic and lettuce, moved to to lower shelf

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 70f sitting out at room temperature

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bucket and soap for triple sink. Items moved from sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chickpeas made possible 2 days ago per person in charge.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in seasoning, person in charge moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks stored near swinging door in kitchen

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink water bottle on back food storage area

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over cook line Keys stored on tip on clean plates on shelf. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair net provided **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen

#7Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce not washed before being cut.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Falafel thawing on prep table, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.