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9802 BAYMEADOWS DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467501
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778498
DBPR license2615122

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs, then change gloves and handle clean utensils without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine is currently in hot water sanitizing mode per sticker on unit. Only reaching 148F during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese icing on line at 83F. Made in house with cream cheese, person in charge moved to time control, added to time paperwork. Fried jalapeños stored in pan not under heat lamp at 103F. Person in charge discarded. In warmer, gravy at 121F. Unit set to hold at 135F, person in charge increased to 145F. Reheated gravy to 170F during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink by server line. Observed cook fill pitcher at hand wash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Specials menu has crab cake Benedict with pouched eggs served undercooked. Missing disclosure. Person in charge added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dishmachine set up as hot water sanitizing, person in charge unable to provide way to test during inspection.

#11Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth on multiple training certificates.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor at fryer missing piece, holding water. Standing water observed on floor by walk in freezer. Wall at hand wash sink far side cook line with debris buildup.

#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label reside observed on multiple clean dishes in dish storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in far cook line reach in freezer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer not attached at back door. Person in charge fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 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
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.