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1360 AIRPORT RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3559430
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8994150
DBPR license2612936

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. At wait station, observed 2 small flying insects.

#14High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, container of slaw prep date 8 days prior. Discard date has today's date.

#15High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, container of slaw prep date 8 days prior. Discard date has today's date.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, mash potatoes (125F – Hot Holding). Employee stated potatoes were heated 30 minutes earlier in microwave. Employee reheated in microwave to 169f. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen at soda storage rack, jug of greasecutter stored leaning on bag-in-box soda. Manager moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, multiple cutting boards including in reach-in coolers have black stains.

#19Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates available are expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, top plate in ice machine has pink mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to/under equipment, exposed to splash. At wait station, rack of coffee cups have splatter from tea dispensers on exterior of cups.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted in office, only beverage license posted at bar.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At dish area, containers stacked before air drying.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment throughout kitchen, dish area, wait station, bar and walk-in cooler soiled/build up. At dish area, walls have black mold-like substance. At wait station, ceiling vents/tiles have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic lids and containers are cracked, chipped or melted spots

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets and exteriors soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, shelves and tables soiled. At prep area, dry storage shelves soiled. At bar, interior of dump sink has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in men's restroom.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach-in coolers/reach-in freezers throughout establishment including kitchen and bar have soiled interiors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At wait station, multiple single service togo items not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At prep area reach-in cooler, care of unwashed grape tomatoes stored over containers of cheese. Manager removed to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. At dish area, water pouring from under dish machine on floor, to floor drain. Operator stated they have service call in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.