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12807 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32223

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779637
DBPR license2614589

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 rusty cans of tomato's /tomato sauce on dry goods rack. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in drawer cooler at prep line at 50°. Per Person In Charge . Item placed about 2 hr before. Moved to another functional cooler. 2 containers of cooked potatoes at 60° , 59°. Over stacked In make table end of prep line. Per Person In Charge items placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager to functioning cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish machine operator did not check chlorine levels at Dish machine and did not replace empty chlorine supply bucket.

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on rear prep table.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone over foods , bagged bread item , at prep line.

#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard restraint.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy scoops in standing water 80° at wait-station.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Multiple at prep line.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers at prep line.

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of coolers along perp line.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 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.