COCKTAIL'S LOUNGE & BAR
1553 LANE AVE S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a minimum of six flying insects in kitchen area and bar area. Observed a number of dead flying insects by storage rack**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: 6 live flying insects near triple sink, 2 flying insects near back door **Time Extended**
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expiration of June 1st 2024. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
29-37-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose well below the flood level on three compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
11-03-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no posted instructions or information. Person in charge unfamiliar with procedure. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification. Administrative complaint requested on previous inspection. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training for current employees. Person in charge indicated one employee here since march with no proof of training. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
Basic 6
16-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up on interior of dish machine in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
32-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in at least two designated women's restrooms. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line and green cutting board in storage soiled and well worn. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in kitchen above microwave. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change employee beverage on counter at callback **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple food storage containers with broken corners or edges in storage next to prep station. Reach in cooler on cook line missing inside door protector. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and debris on walls in kitchen around grill area and prep table. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.