INDULGENCE SOUTHERN BISTRO
315 W FORSYTH ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32205
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm in triple wok at bar manager placed 2 tablets in 4 4 gallons, explained to him
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon on shelf above mashed potatoes, upright cooler, employee rearranged **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. Raw chicken on shelf above raw fish, employee rearranged one door cooler by cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f cheese, egg wash, cut tomatoes and sausage by stove, explained time as public health control, employee wrote times, 60f raw wings, raw fish, liquid eggs, in reach in cooler by cook line, less than 4 hrs!employee iced them down, my probe thermometer reading 70f, 54f mashed potatoes, raw bacon, raw chicken, sausage, salmon, fries in upright cooler, my probe thermometer reading 54f, less than 4 hrs, taken out of box freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand sink at cook line, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen, manager placed one roll by cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 servers here for more than 2 months **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new employee **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, all purpose cleaner per manager
Basic 11
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. A couple in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink in prep area
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash, sanitize and rinse, explained to employee and he placed it correctly **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cut tomatoes, by cook line
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f water for utensils at cook line, employee placed it on stove, got to 165f, also by warmer 97f water with utensils **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In one door cooler by cook line
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell papers on shelf above cheese, upright cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:09 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.