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9680 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD #14 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482504
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8823065
DBPR license2613787

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf by back door 1 can of pineapple juice dented on top. See Stop sale

Stop Sale
#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non grade To go bags being used in reach in cooler and freezer to hold food.

#15High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw Chicken stored above scallops in walk-in freezer not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shelled eggs stored above raw mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (54F – Cold Holding); cabbage (44F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); pork wontons (45F – Cold Holding) In walk-in cooler. Operator said the door was opened and closed a lot today. We suggested to move things away from the door and switch to shallower pans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic substance stored on top of cans in dry food storage next to back door. Manager discarded cigarette butt and partially smoked cigarettes from top of can.

Intermediate 1

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink filled with plastic container, gloves and sealed bag of employees food. Manager removed items stored in hand wash sink.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple foods using bowl or plastic tub without handle as scoop to dispense. Manager removed bowls/ cups from products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above the walk-in cooler.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots on shelf above dish area not inverted.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In reach in cooler when entering kitchen, employee had a bottle of water in the pan of tso chicken. Manager removed and throw away. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle in disrepair on cooler across from fryers. Also, Multiple gaskets torn on reach in coolers on cook line, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids for containers broken and cracked throughout kitchen and dry storage.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Tub of soy sauce on floor by mop sink. Two bags of onions on floor by back door.

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife placed between end of cook line and flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled on coolers, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. Also, Heavy build up of grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in restroom for employees and customers.

#12Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Spatula and whisk in prep area in poor condition. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.