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9802 BAYMEADOWS DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503211
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8892207
DBPR license2615122

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs, then handle clean plate without hand wash at cook line. Also, observed employee wipe hands on clothes, then don gloves and handle bread. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop bucket with soiled water on side outside back door, observed soiled water on ground near tipped mop bucket.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In unit by cook line holding proteins on ice cheese, sausage at 48F. Person in charge will utilize time for unit until repaired, or utilize small quantities. In pancake unit, ham stored above fill line at 57F. Person in charge moved to unit below holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small warmer, beans and onions 122F, Mac and cheese at 117F. Person in charge began reheating, retemped at 167F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment utilizes hot water for sanitizing at dishmachine. Unable to provide way to test. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing bleach and blue chemical unlabeled at back chemical storage, at front hostess stand. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic21-17-4

Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linens stored in bags on floor in storage closet by restrooms. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink outside back door. Also, standing water observed in interior of reach in cooler on line.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple clean dishware items wet nesting.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at cook line with missing pieces, not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Wall at far cook line hand wash sink with debris buildup.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with debris buildup. Observed staining on interior of several clean dishware items. Observed staining at far pancake make line cutting board.

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken at back door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light not functional in walk in freezer. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.