Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

ST. JAMES CAFE

117 W DUVAL ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3465034
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8776031
DBPR license2615644

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#10High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands after washing knife only 7 seconds and went to make coffee, explained to him and he washed hands properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority22-46-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped knife only in sanitizer after washing it, explained to him and he washed hand, explained to him and he placed it back in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 by coffee area

#13High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey hamburgers in box on shelf above cooked meatballs in open bag, upright freezer, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f butter on counter, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above clean dishes at triple sink

#16High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in triple sink, test strip very dark blue, explained to employee, he diluted it to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in triple sink, test strip very dark blue, explained to employee, he diluted it to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket and tripe sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee said it broke but I didn't see it

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area, change not on tank, just hanging down **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In storage area

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven

#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hand sink by triple sink, also door frame in one door reach in cooler

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler, interior bottom area on one side **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many filters by coffee machine, employee put a lid on container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By bunn machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.