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BEIGNETS CARIBBEAN CAFE

4770 BARNES RD #1 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3463857
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8774854
DBPR license2608801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High 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. 3 containers white rice, 1 pan cooked veggies and 1 pan gravy (47-48F – Cooling), all stored in 2nd upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator using dish machine and at 0ppm. Equipments inside dish machine not sanitizing. Operator setting up three compartment sink and will get dish machine service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator using dish machine and at 0ppm. Equipments inside dish machine not sanitizing. Operator setting up three compartment sink and will get dish machine service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 containers white rice, 1 pan cooked veggies and 1 pan gravy (47-48F – Cooling), all stored in 2nd upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked goat @ 8am (46-52F – Cold Holding, re-temped 41F), multiple containers stored in single door upright reach in cooler from over night but was removed to prep and place back in cooler. Ambient temperature in unit at 47F and all other TCS foods temperature the same. Manager place cooked goat in reach in freezer. No TCS foods to be stored in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test strips

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in men's restroom **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has all current food handler employees training certificates are expired. Operator has new training books and will complete **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has all current food handler employees training certificates are expired. Operator has new training books and will complete. Operator also have new employee hired under 60 days with no form **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle on dry storage equipment bin in kitchen has build up

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile in kitchen area not smooth

#3Basic36-34-5

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

#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Single door upright reach in cooler at 47F. Advised operator to not stored TCS foods in unit until working properly **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal bags stored on shelf next to food and single service items in kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep table in behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up in oven. Exterior of microwave soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior upright double door reach in cooler and freezer soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked cabbage thawing on shelf above grill area. Place there from reach in cooler. Moved by manager in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.