31 Duval County restaurants fail inspection. See the reports

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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of July 15-21, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site .

Which Duval County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants met all standards during their July 15-21 inspections and no violations were found.

• Beignets Caribbean Cafe , 4770 Barnes Rd #1, Jacksonville**
• Blu Diner Of Jax , 5868 Norwood Ave , Jacksonville**
• Boston's Dogs , Mobile food dispensing vehicle
• Chicken Salad Chick , 6025 Butler Point Rd, Jacksonville**
• Coffee House Cafe LLC , 8206 Philips Hwy Unit 28, Jacksonville**
• D'Bo's Daiquiri, Wings and Seafood , 901 King St, Jacksonville
• Epik Burger , 12740 Atlantic Blvd Ste 105, Jacksonville**
• Floating Sea Cafe , 8661 Old Kings Rd S, Jacksonville**
• Kinamot Filipino Kitchenette , Mobile food dispensing vehicle**
• La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant , 4530 St Johns Ave, #3, Jacksonville**
• La Takeria , 14185 Beach Blvd Unit 3, Jacksonville
• Poke and Bubbles , 1661 Riverside Ave Ste 127, Jacksonville**
• Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila , 1704 3 St N, Jacksonville**
• Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack , 4728 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach**
• The Local , 4578 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville**
• Waffle House #1050 , 5067 J Turner Butler Blvd, Jacksonville**

** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week

Which Duval County restaurants had high-priority violations?

Banh Mi & Pho Express

3515 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

13 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-24.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brisket above 41F during cold holding. Brisket (50F - Cold Holding)in top of reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stated cook left lid opened. Operator closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork pastries hot holding at less than 135F. Pork pastry (104-105F - Hot Holding) Operator raised the temperature of hot box to heat pork pastries. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Beignets Caribbean Cafe

4770 Barnes Rd #1, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 15

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator using dish machine and at 0ppm. Equipments inside dish machine not sanitizing. Operator setting up three compartment sink and will get dish machine service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Still the same. Operator attempted to fix machine and said had company come out to also fix machine and was told machine is now using quaternary solution to sanitize but at call back, ran machine several times and still not working properly and not sanitizing equipment that was in dish machine. Following day call back as per Linda **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator using dish machine and at 0ppm. Equipments inside dish machine not sanitizing. Operator setting up three compartment sink and will get dish machine service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Still the same. Operator attempted to fix machine and said had company come out to also fix machine and was told machine is now using quaternary solution to sanitize but at call back, ran machine several times and still not working properly and not sanitizing equipment that was in dish machine. Following day call back as per Linda **Admin Complaint**

Blu Diner Of Jax

5868 Norwood Ave , Jacksonville

Food-Licensing Inspection Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Not able to license establishment due to handwash sink in kitchen, faucet in disrepair. **Warning**

C and C Eatery

5808 Normandy Blvd Ste 13 -14, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over boiled peanuts in the walk in cooler, frozen chicken stored over hamburger patties. Manager properly stored food items during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Chicken Salad Chick

6025 Butler Point Rd, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on July 15

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

14 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of pimiento peppers dented along seam and top rim of can. Stop sale.
• High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working drive thru touch hair then handled single service items without washing hands prior to ouching single service items. Operator had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in the following areas: 4 in kitchen by steamer in bag of soiled towels and aprons and 4 flying insects in hallway area by back door. **Warning**
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-24
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items in reach in cooler at expo window greater than41F. Turkey, shredded cheese, chicken salad (53-77F - Cold Holding) Also, top area of flip top reach in cooler oncook line across from food pick up window higher than 41F Chicken salad, cut tomato (45, 48F - Cold Holding) Grape salad, (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cooler near expo line was worked on earlier today. Operator removed items from reach in cooler and placed in reach in freezer in prep area to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on faucet at mop sink. Vacuum breaker in disrepair.

Crazy Kitchen

6061 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over celery and cut Napa in walk in cooler. Bag of Raw pork over wonton skin pack **Warning**
• High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees cutting raw chicken then rinsed off gloves and grabbed sushi roll to place in fryer, spoke to manager **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50f raw beef 47 raw chicken 45f Cooked pork 48f peas and carrots 50f Napa 47 In reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wonton soup 124f egg drop soup 122f dark egg soup 125f **Warning**

Falafel X Bar

4162 Herschel St, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

12 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol above prep station stored next to food items. Employee properly stored medicine **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach while person in charge was sweeping under shelf with onions. Person in charge immediately killed and disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front line testing at over 500ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Hungry Howie's

5613 University Blvd W, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Hurricane Grill and Wings

628 6 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach

Routine Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of arthritis medicine stored on cook line over flip top cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over ready to eat dressings on cook line. Manager removed and stored raw shell eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Joe's Rolling Smoke Stack

Mobile food dispensing vehicle

Routine Inspection on July 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Same, owner called to transfer money from the licensing on Monday and she had to mail a check for the balance, mailed on Monday **Admin Complaint**

KFC

626 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach

Routine Inspection on July 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hose Bibbs located behind Soda storage area without back flow devices. Employee placed 2 Back Flow Devices on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant

4530 St Johns Ave, #3, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on July 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

24 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed no sanitizer being dispensed during cycle of dish machine. Dishwasher (chlorine 0ppm) Observed tube of sanitizer not stored in any chemical, tube laying across other buckets under dishwashing machine. Operator placed another bucket of chemical but unable to dispense properly. Operator called to have machine serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 flying insects in the following areas: Observed two flying insects in dish ware area. Observed six flying insects by back door area. Observed two flying insects in front of house in server area. Observed two flying insects by soda machine in server area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods with temperature higher than 41F. Raw chicken (45-46F - Cold Holding) Cooked chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawer below grill. Operator stated drawer may have been left open during lunch rush. Also, Housemate Tomatillo salsa w/ cut tomatoes(52F - Cold Holding) on front service line.operator stated the salsa was on ice earlier during lunch but melted. Operator voluntarily discarded salsa. Also, Queso cheese (66F - Cooling); Cooked chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding); refried beans (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler . Observed cooler door not fully closing. Operator worked to fully close walk-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods temping less than 135F. Chorizo, cooked beef (88-106F - Hot Holding); Queso cheese (90F - Hot Holding) On top of stove without burner on. Employee turned burner back on and retested foods at more than 165F **Corrected On-Site**

Loop (The)

2014 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 15

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then grabbed clean dishes, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soups
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Soup at 155f, leftover from yesterday, placed in warmer at 7:30 am, it's 11:10 am, stop sale, employee discarded them **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Soup at 88-109f, opened today, placed in warmer at 7:30 am, it's 11:10 am, stop sale, employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken**

Mellow Mushroom

1018-2 3 St N, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on July 15

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed total of 5 flying insects. Observed 2 flying near ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects near mop sink . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Still the same. Observed total of 3 live flying insects at soda bib station next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Still the same **Time Extended**

Mr. Chubby's Wings

11043 Crystal Springs Rd #12, Jacksonville

Complaint Inspection on July 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in middle of cook line ambient temperature at 48F. Observed raw chicken temp at 51F in reach in cooler in middle of cook line. Observed cheese, cheese on cook line above fill line of container temp at 51F. Employee threw exposed cheese away. Observed ranch temping at 51F. Employee placed chicken, raw chicken, in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Blue cheese dressing time/temperature control for safety temping at 50F. No other time/temperature control for safety items used in reach in cooler. Person in charge put bleu cheese dressing on ice and in walk-in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa

1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach

Food-Licensing Inspection Inspection on July 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temp Dish machine at 151F. Took second temperature at 158F. Took third temperature at 174F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing area. Observed 6 flying insects at hand washing station next to ware washing area. **Warning**

Panera Bread

899 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach

Routine Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (116F - Hot Holding); Eggs (122F - Hot Holding) in steam well on cook line. Manager stated not much water in well. Manager removed sausage and reheated and voluntarily threw eggs away. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Philip Sushi

9475 Philips Hwy Ste 20, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: At today's callback : Dish machine not in use. Parts on order. Manual Three compartment sink set up 100 ppm chlorine **Time Extended**

Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack

4728 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach

Complaint Inspection on July 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Icy hot stored on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in
• High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25 undetermined vermin droppings in oyster bar area. **Warning**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb without back flow device.

Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack

4728 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach

Complaint Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25 undetermined vermin droppings in oyster bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed 7 rodent droppings in oyster bar area Appears to be old droppings under wooden shelves that were not cleaned in oyster bar.. **Time Extended**

San Jose Deli and Grill

9735 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 9-10, Jacksonville

Food-Licensing Inspection Inspection on July 15

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 51°, sliced. Cheese 50°. Créme cheese 50°. 2 door Reach in cooler side of kitchen. Raw chicken 48° low-boy cooler under gyro set up. Per Person In Charge items placed earlier this morning. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

San Jose Deli and Grill

9735 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 9-10, Jacksonville

Food-Licensing Inspection Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 51, sliced. Cheese 50. Créme cheese 50. 2 door Reach in cooler side of kitchen. Raw chicken 48 low-boy cooler under gyro set up. Per Person In Charge items placed earlier this morning. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: At today's callback : milk 50° , sliced cheese 50°, raw egg 50° in 2 door cooler. On side of kitchen items moved to another functional cooler. (Per Person In Charge. Items placed earlier this morning) **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant

13475 Atlantic Blvd Unit 1, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at right side dishmachine lower than flood plain. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Tomato salsa 45f 2 quarts **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time or with higher level of ice. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Cut tomatoes salsa 45f only first container is on ice **Admin Complaint**

Tienda Y Restaurante 502

7404 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Last in kitchen washed hands with no soap and went to make tortillas
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flying around kitchen
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24 Manager states he paid

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1230 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach

Routine Inspection on July 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey in walk in cooler at 48F. Observed multiple bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler at 50F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Manager stated they were in and out of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of spic span next to flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Tunis Seafood Wings and Subs

2011 Emerson St, Jacksonville

Routine Inspection on July 15

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 70f cooked wings on shelf by cook line, explained time as public health control, wrote time, 51f nacho cheese, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, in walk in cooler overnight, stope sale, walk in cooler at 53fm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 40f raw seafood, on ice, 32f hamburgers, fries, 54f mushrooms opened at noon, added ice, 53f shelled eggs, overnight, stop sale, walk-in in cooler still 53f, talked to Robert P **Admin Complaint**

What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?

Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?

If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online .

Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database .

What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.

An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."

An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.

A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: 31 Duval County restaurants fail inspection. See the reports