SAHARA CAFE

Name: SAHARA CAFE
Address: 10771 BEACH BLVD # 110, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 74.3

10771 BEACH BLVD # 110, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2613322

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74.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SAHARA CAFE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt, sour cream (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated both foods stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood area above grill and stove soiled. Also, exterior of fryer and stove soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in ware washing area soiled.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt, sour cream (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated both foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked cups on counter next t to soda machine unable to properly air dry
[54-01-5] Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed guest smoking hookah in dining area.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees food safety training certificates expired in Jan and Feb. (Yesenia, Angela and John)
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers containing white substance removed from original container unlabeled. Operator labeled both containers of salt.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense salt in dry food storage area and cup without handle used to dispense flour in prep area. Operator removed cup/souffle cup.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at triple sink soiled/ stained. Also, fryer baskets have accumulation of debris. Also, vegetable/ lemon wedger in dry food storage area soiled. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates and bowls in prep area not inverted/ protected.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator turned nozzle below hand wash sink to turn hot water on.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at triple sink. Operator stated he has already placed a call to have it serviced.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray cans of cleaners stored next to container of sprinkles on shelf in bar area. Operator removed spray cans of cleaner to properly store.
[54-01-5] Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed multiple guests using hookah equipment at bar and in dining area of establishment.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic sour cream container on dry food storage shelf used to store salt that has been removed from original container and unlabeled. Operator labeled container of salt.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn and handle missing on white reach in freezer at end of cook line. Also, observed torn gasket on ice machine door. Also, ceramic plate in oven cracked and front plate covering wires on oven missing. Also, threshold below walk in freezer door in disrepair.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving inside reach-in cooler across from grill soiled with accumulation of debris.

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