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98 FORTY EAST BAR AND BISTRO

9840 TAPESTRY PARK CIRCLE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2614247

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️
66 Grade F / 100

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September 11, 2026 · 20 findings · 5 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on September 11, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 5 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of Bushs black beans on dry storage rack with other stored cans. Stop sale issued.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
  • [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored in kitchen not protected. Moved by manager.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towel
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with dust build up near ice machine in kitchen
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with blue liquid stored near food cans on shelf not labeled. Employee stated its cleaner chemical. Manager labeled and stored properly
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid stored near food cans on shelf not labeled. Employee stated its cleaner chemical. Manager labeled
  • [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One container of pasta dated 9-2-26 in walk in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued One container of crab cake dated 9-4-26 in reach in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One container of pasta dated 9-2-26 in walk in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued One container of crab cake dated 9-4-26 in reach in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued
  • [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket with solution stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw case of bacon stored over bread on shelf in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
  • [11-26-1] 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. Operator has 3 food handler employees with no proof of written agreement
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups and other bowls with no handle stored in flour bin containers
  • [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with gasket in disrepair
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven other black build up
  • [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 total food handler employees who are direct hired and only 2 hired over 60 days with no proof of employee food handler training.
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