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8358 POINT MEADOWS DR STE W12 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790850
DBPR license2614888

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in cabinet to right of soda dispenser. Observed 3 flying insects in back kitchen by hand wash sink in washing machine area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn at 80, Potato 97F. Stored in plastic warmer with no electric element with door not closed. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibbs by washing machine in back kitchen. Missing from green hose at cookline.

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris buildup. Interior of ice machine door with debris buildup.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to hold container of lemons. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty working since April with no proof of CFM. Also, 4+ employees on duty with no CFM. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at 3 hand wash sinks, person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees with expired training.

Basic 8

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed waste drainage from soda machine stored in chafing pan in cabinet to right of soda dispenser. Person in charge states due to plumbing issue. Creating breeding ground for vermin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in back kitchen.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back server area/ office. Employee personal items intermingled with items to by used in restaurant for guests.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar area.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of rice, food stored on floor in office.

#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease observed on ceiling above tabletop fryer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at soda machine with mold like substance buildup. Cabinet in women's restroom with debris buildup.

#8Basic06-07-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed employee thawing mussels with hot running water at 122F. Person in charge changed to cold water and submerged product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.