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BARAN CAFE

3546 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD S 102 & 103, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224

License #2614832

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️
64.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection
September 30, 2026 · 17 findings · 2 critical
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2
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The latest inspection on September 30, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 2 critical, 7 major, and 8 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cook line
  • [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Single hood filter missing on cook line
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire strainer stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed
  • [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no certified food manager and no other certified food manager employed this establishment
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line soiled
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Food in reach in freezer uncovered
  • [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 next to food prep. Employee removed
  • [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage closet with stored soda bib
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over yogurt in walk in cooler across from dish machine. Employee properly stored
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of produce stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled Exterior microwave on cook line soiled
  • [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 total of 14 food handler employees with only 2 hired over 60 days with no proof of training
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding), butter (47F - Cold Holding), all items are stored in 2nd walk in cooler near far end of cook line. Person in charge stated door was left open during current truck food delivery about 30 mins ago. Walk in cooler is now closed.
  • [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food handler employees preparing food with no certified food manager present
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink next to ware washing area
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow solution stored at ware washing area not labeled. Employee said it bleach
  • [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 total of 14 employees with no proof of written agreement. Provided blank form
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