1937 SPIRITS & EATERY
1842 KINGS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm, employee added more chlorine, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw gator then changed gloves and grabbed bread, explained to him and he washed hands **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. 50f coleslaw and 70f batter for raw meat, both sitting on ice, employee did a proper ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above clean containers in dish washing area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine, test strip turned dark blue and then whitish, employee changed solution, 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid eggs and heavy cream opened on Sunday, employee dated them, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, manager placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. A couple of employees here more than 2 months, manager couldn't find their certificates
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, by ice machine, employee write fabuloso **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above ice machine, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating, she went to dining area, explained to her **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack above clean containers, dish washing area **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for sugar, bulk container **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On one hood
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by ice machine, vent in walk in cooler
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door **Repeat Violation**
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee changed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By passing window
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder, employee wrote name on, cinnamon **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:19 PM.
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.