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5024 BLANDING BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bags of raw beef stored over opened bags of cooked crab legs in reach in freezer.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw shrimp and then handle single service items without changing gloves. Instructor coached employee proper glove changing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in reach in cooler on server station opened with no date mark. Employee could not indicate when it was opened. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge unable to provide written procedures for response to vomit or diarrhea.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pan of carne asada on prep station across from cook line at 98F employee stated was cooked 30 minutes prior. Person in charge indicated it was cooling before being put into reach in cooler. Retemp 20 minutes later was 97F. Person in charge placed carne asada in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler across from cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse off raw shrimp in hand wash sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by kitchen entrance.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of yellow chemical on bottom shelf by three compartment sink.
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top cooler across from cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle on shelf across from ovens stored next to food items.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above flip top coolers on cook line.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple clear plastic containers stacked with visible evidence of moisture build up between each. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around ovens and flat top grill station. Soiled walls behind flat top grill station. Soiled ceilings in kitchen area throughout. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice machine with handle in direct contact with ice.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from cook station. Soiled handle on reach in cooler by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed secondary/metal back door of establishment unable to self close. Primary back door propped open. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.