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COMPASS GROUP USA

9000 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #500, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by single service. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Soiled Ice scoop holder . By ice machine. ( scoop not actually touching )
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked cove tiles corner of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.

QUALITY INN OF ORANGE PARK

6135 YOUNGERMAN CIR, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes/equipment with no sanitizer in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles on juice machine have slime like build up.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles(one with green liquid, one with clear liquid) stored in green basket under the three compartment sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available for foodservice. Employee got some bleach from housekeeping and set up the three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine warewashing.
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PEI WEI EXPRESS

10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 303, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment could not locate probe thermometer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container by canned foods. Moved by manager.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dusty top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in frontline ice bin. Moved by manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in prep line.
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SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK

1018A N THIRD ST, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed pan used for raw oysters stored on top of trash can. Employee removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb under prep sink without back flow device.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw fish stored over cooked lobster. Manager removed and stored properly.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near beer cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder located in bar soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
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7784 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of Dr Pepper and Hi-C nozzles on small soda machine at drive thru have slime-like build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by flat grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach-in freezer beside fry reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in mens restroom. Operator placed employee hand washing sign in mens restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of icee machine around nozzles has black build up. Underplating on creamer machine with dried food debris. Exterior of drive thru soda machine near the ice chute is soiled. Employee began cleaning during inspection.
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WALLY'S GYROS AND SUBS

1543 CESERY BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cooked and cooled on cone
Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Come in walk in cooler cut and stored
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear handsink next to triple sink used to drain the residual juices from raw meat, moved to triple sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink behind door of kitchen,
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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

2355 US HWY 1 S, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Observed shredded cheddar 53F, cooked peppers 48F, cut lettuce 53F, sliced provolone 51F in flip-top cooler for approximately 3 hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed product in walk-in cooler too cool.

SOUTH A PHILLY STEAKS AND HOAGIES

1 KING ST #104, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches near hand washing sink and mop sink in prep room. 3 live roaches under hand washing sink on cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Lettuce 47, tomatoes 46, mushrooms, cheese 47F, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Lettuce 47, tomatoes 46, mushrooms, cheese 47F, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches alongside walls of food prep and storage area. 3 dead roaches behind reach in freezer on cook line. 4 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 2 under soda boxes.
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FORGOTTEN TONIC

6 AVILES ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

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. At front bar dish washer is 0ppm. Primed and sanitizer tested at 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream 57F; ( - Cold Holding) in bar cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bar cooler; Cream 57F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of coconut cream dented. Person in charge put aside.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In upstairs freezer raw poke over waffles.
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BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD

120 3 ST S, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); House made dressing (46F-48F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43.7F. Establishment was receiving a food delivery at start of inspection. Side door of cooler was also propped open. Manager closed both entrance and side door to walk in cooler. Observed in a bowl Cole slaw (62F - Cold Holding). Employee voluntarily discarded.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed prepackaged on site Remoulade, Cocktail, Tartar sauce and House made Horseradish without date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Manager placed dates on Remoulade, Cocktail, Tartar sauce and House made Horseradish when items were prepared.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on cutting board of reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
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1821 PARENTAL HOME RD STE 7, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fries
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f garlic sauce with raw shelled eggs, cut lettuce in prep reach in cooler, less than 4 hrs, placed back into walk in cooler, prep cooler at 53f, 50f fries in reach in cooler, overnight, stop sale
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by mop sink, one live roach in gasket in reach in cooler, operator killed them
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned shawarma back on, explained to him it has to be always on
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners on shelf above deli paper and plastic silverware, front counter cabinets, operator moved them
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LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

9734 CROSSHILL BOULEVARD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 27 live flying insects in the following areas; 4 live flying insects in the bar area 2 live flying insects under soda machine 1 live flying insects at ice machine Approximately 20 live flying insects at the bag in box soda rack
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 tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of jalapeños with denting along top seam and dent in side on rack in dry storage. Also, cheese sauce at service line reheating beginning at 11:00 at 95F at 2:25.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Cheese sauce at service line reheating beginning at 11:00 at 95F at 2:25.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by ice machine. No paper towels at handwash sink in dishroom. No paper towels at handwash sink at utility sink.
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Z BEST ORIGINAL TUNIS

7400 103 ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken items stored over ready to eat teriyaki sauce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right corner with visible light shining through on rear exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; grease build up on hood filters above cook line. Mold like substance build up on exposed insulation of chest freezer closest to cook line.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floors in small closet area across from chest freezer closet to cook line. Grease build up on walls behind cook line. Grease stains on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
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WAFFLE HOUSE #2044

7652 MERRILL ROAD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to back door no vacuum breaker
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and sausage gravy mix
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers soiled food debris

5229 JAMMES RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed soiled cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored with other soiled dishes in dish area.

TSUNAMI RED BOWL

12553 BARTRAM PARK BLVD STE 304, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over minced garlic. In white stand up reach in freezer no longer commercially packaged salmon stored over krab. Person in charge began rearranging.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for fish that arrives fresh at establishment. Person in charge called suppliers and obtained during inspection.
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 during inspection, even after priming. Establishment will utilize triple sink for sanitizing until unit is serviced.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels utilized to line containers in contact with food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Escolar and tuna thawed in sealed Rop packaging with instructions to keep frozen, remove from package prior to thawing.
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241 3 ST, NEPTUNE BEACH · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler at entrance of cook line Cooked vegetables (46F - Cold Holding); Liquid eggs (49F-52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Employee stated door has been frequently opened. Manager removed liquid eggs and cooked vegetables and placed in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over open case of bottled water. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease buildup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor with debris.

COMPASS ONE LLC

9000 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #600, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Trays of covered foods under plumbing. Frontline. Moved by manager.

RELISH - BIG TASTY BURGERS! - JAX 1

14866 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD SUITE 105, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico made with cold and room temperature ingredients at 53F at time of inspection. Prepped more than 4 hours ago per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pico made with cold and room temperature ingredients at 53F at time of inspection. Cut tomatoes and cut lettuce that started cold at 51-54F. Prepped more than 4 hours ago per person in charge.
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. No proof of any training for non manager food handling employees who have worked on site for 60+ days. All training provided are for employees who no longer work at establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bun toaster with grease accumulated.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed counter at toast area chipped, missing pieces. Also, observed corner of lids, containers in use with cracked edges.

14866 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD #109, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag in direct contact with shrimp and chicken in reach in freezer. Observed menus used to line egg roll pans.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over case of celery. Also, in walk in cooler and several reach in freezers raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over raw beef. Person in charge began rearranging.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine in to go pint stored at prep table area. Person in charge removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Steamed broccoli held on time per person in charge, not indicted on time paperwork. Person in charge added. Also, missing last page of procedures. Inspector provided.
Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets. Observed Fried Scallops on menu. Person in charge states only serves imitation scallops for that menu item. Person in charge began changing to "Skallops" during inspection.
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SOUTHERN GROUNDS

1671 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made hollandaise sauce (102F - Hot Holding) in steam table across from hand wash sink on cook line. Requested hollandaise sauce to be reheated to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store sanitizer bucket filled with cleaning supplies. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed left bottom drawer of reach-in cooler drawers below grill in disrepair. Drawer falls out when trying to open.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at closed end of cook line. Employee remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled with black like substance.
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TOKYO RAMEN AND POKE

630 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 13, NEPTUNE BEACH · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Krab stick (46F - Cold Holding) . Krab sticks were in a pan with plastic insert. Manager removed insert and placed krab sticks inside reach in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler Boiled egg (46F - Cold Holding). Boiled egg was on top of pan in reach in cooler. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler employee raw shell egg stored over ready to eat sauces located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored over prep table. Observed bottle of bug ointment stored over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above food prep. Employee removed and stored properly .
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1527 CESERY BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6a¿¿1-26 Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings under soda table station 10 on floor under drink station and cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen next to triple sink,employee provided paper towels
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over flip top 2 door cooler
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13820 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 141, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reconstituted cake donut batter with egg and milk in line at 74F. Recommend holding on time. Provided operator time paperwork.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects near mop sink/ triple sink area of kitchen.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. According to plans on file, hand wash sink at front counter area has been removed. Only hand wash sink is in back kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from back hand wash sink. Person in charge posted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain at triple sink with debris accumulated. Also, ceiling tiles missing in kitchen, person in charge states was due to leak.

TOP DAWG TAVERN

13820 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD #417, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made Monday per person in charge unlabeled in walk in cooler. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in kitchen with purple chemical person in charge states is degreaser unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with mold like substance accumulation. Soda plates at server area with debris accumulated.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under hand wash sink in bar area. Establishment has catch bucket in place.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go portion cups used as scoops in sauces in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed.
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RANDEVOU CARIBBEAN BAR AND GRILL

7403 103 ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains and legume mixture at temperatures of 72-78F on speed rack and prep table near cook line. Person in charge stated food items were cooked an hour prior are intended to be held hot until customer orders. Food items were placed in oven for reheating. Cooked plantains, legume (72-78F - Hot Holding)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed; 3 containers of cooked ox tail, 1 container of black rice, and 2 containers of legume with Wednesday day dots and no date markings. Person in charge stated food items were not prepared day of inspection, which was a Wednesday.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat spinach in walk-in freezer.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed establishment advertising Red Snapper on menu but per person in charge Caribbean Red Snapper (lutjanus purpureus) is being served. Person in charge menu is being updated for new menu items, and when Red Snapper was ordered the Caribbean Red Snapper was delivered.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining multiple food-contact shelves throughout kitchen area.
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