WACKO'S BAR & GRILL
3701 EMERSON ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322075642
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Open box with raw breaded beef on shelf above bread in upright freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded beef in open box above raw fish in upright freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in triple sink, diluted by employee, 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and can opener **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Rodriguez took test on 1-3-20 **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added 2 small pizza ovens, talked to Robert **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at bar, cleaner by employee
Basic 9
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both working with open foods, placed one **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By upright freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing in walk in cooler, entrance, someone went to buy them
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Mailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow powder, employee wrote breading **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:15 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.