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2261 EDGEWOOD AVENUE W #18 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3466353
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777350
DBPR license2613037

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects by back door near prep table.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over containers of soy sauce with lids ajar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp in flip top cooler across from cook station at 45F. Person in charge moved shrimp to reach in cooler below flip-top cooler. Raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked chicken and shell eggs with no time marker. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 20 minutes prior and shell eggs were pulled from cold holding two hours prior. Person in charge time marked all time as a public health control food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of household non-food grade lubricant stored on prep table shelf next to food items next to flip-top cooler.

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed; cooked chicken in pan above cook line person in charge stated was cooked 45 minutes prior and was cooling before placing into reach in cooler. Raw chicken in container at prep table across from three compartment sink at 50F person in charge stated was being cut and pulled from cold holding 20 minutes prior. No employee in process of prepping raw chicken.

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade stored on shelf under prep table next to flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal wire sponges in hand wash sink next to reach in cooler. Person in charge removed metal wire sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear chemical liquid person in charge stated was sanitizer spray stored on shelf next to reach in cooler with food items. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.

#2Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed metal spatulas stored between wall and cook line directly across from tall reach in cooler.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table next to food items across from fryer station. Person in charge moved beverage container to proper storage location.

#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed shelf in walk-in cooler with employee items stored above food items for public.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in box with single service items next to flip top cooler.

#7Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage around dumpster at rear of establishment.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on fan guard in walk-in cooler. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler. Soiled hood filters above cook station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed metal door at back of establishment unable to self close fully.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water in container at three compartment sink person in charge stated was thawing and pulled from freezer 45 minutes prior. Person in charge moved raw shrimp to walk-in cooler.

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.