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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 400+ppm. Person in charge emptied sink and replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); Triple Sink retest (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed mechanically tenderized beef items stored over raw bacon in standing reach in cooler across from drying rack near three compartment sink. Beef items labeled as mechanically tenderized on box. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored on prep table with clean dishes and utensils. Person in charge removed container of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of all three soda gun holsters behind bar with mold like substance build up.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Person in charge stated class has been scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on only waste receptacle in employee restroom next to office.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler across from grill station.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind and under fryers with grease build up.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; good filters with grease build up. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from grill station. Surface under grills where utensils are stored has grease build up.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean, clear, plastic containers on drying rack next to dish machine.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster at rear of establishment.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large unlabeled container with white powdery substance person in charge stated was flour. Person in charge labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:08 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.