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MCDONALD'S #18040

8570 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by utility sink. Employee replenished paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for approximately 21 out of 34 employees over 60 days of employment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles for the lemonade and orange juice dispenser at drive thru has slime-like build up. Employee cleaned nozzles during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on small drink reach-in cooler at drive thru.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open. Employee closed lid during inspection.
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CHOW DOWN ALLEY

14775 ST AUGUSTINE RD #3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink testing at 0ppm, person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in kitchen during inspection.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining bacon pan. Person in charge removed.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employee training certificates are copies.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed roast beef thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
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1009 ATLANTIC BLVD, ATLANTIC BCH · Duval County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food manager training certification expired.
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 soiled with grease buildup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled with food debris on cook line. Observed walk in cooler floors soiled with food debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

1650 MARGARET ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle with yellow solution stored near prepped pizza boxes. Manager moved chemical spray bottle.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pizza sauce.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee moved beverage

TUNIS WING & SEAFOOD

1935 N MAIN ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue window cleaner stored near case of bottle water and single service cutlery.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over bags of lettuce. Employee properly stored food items
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water Knob of hand sink is in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water 81F
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer.
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THE BRICK RESTAURANT

3585 ST JOHNS AVE, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut strawberries stored on a white paper towel in food storage pan. Employee removed paper towel.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with black debris on side of oven.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor underneath shelves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes when not in use.
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8540 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD #9, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit available.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids of shared dumpster are open.

ROSALIA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA

14965 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD UNIT 101, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment is vacuum sealing fresh salmon and freezing. Fish in walk in freezer dated 4.2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream in bar reach in cooler at 45F. Person in charge discarded.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person in charge garnish pizza with seasonings with bare hand, person in charge states no AOP.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Establishment is vacuum sealing fresh salmon and freezing. Fish in walk in freezer dated 4.2026. No approved Haccp. Discussed 10k bags with person in charge.
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. Person in charge called for repair during inspection. Will utilize triple sink for sanitizing until repaired.
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CASA MARIA TEQUILA BAR AND GRILL 2

14965 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 106, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in warmer heated on cookline then added to steam table at 124F. Person in charge began reheating.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw steak stored over ready to eat salsa. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects around dishpit area.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans in walk in cooler cooling overnight in stacked hotel pans at 44-48F. Also, salsa cooling overnight at 44-47F.
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. Observed employee handle personal phone, then return to makeline and handle squeeze bottle of food without hand wash. Person in charge coached employee who washed hands.
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DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

2510 2 AVE N, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Deviledcrab (56F - Cold Holding); Red raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); Grouper (56F - Cold Holding); ; Raw smelt (56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice on all items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing jewelry(bracelets and watch).
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers in ware washing on dry rack wet nesting. Manager will have employee remove and place back through wash.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in kitchen.
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.
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MAMAS PIZZA & GRILL

9550 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 7, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 80°. From yesterday. Stop sale issued. Person In Charge. Placed future items on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen and frontline. All purpose cleaner.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container in cooler by restaurant foods. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
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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
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon 49f pork chop 49f cooked mushrooms 50f sausage patties 49f bagged steak 47f shredded steak 39f in four door meat cooler, all items moved to working reach in cooler. Repair man called
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 scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooper handle in ice at drink station, moved to store correctly on hanging hook
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers soiled food debris
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EXPRESS CATERING

1855 CASSAT AVE #3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage stored on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with frayed rubber ends stored on cook line. Person in charge removed spatulas from service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in dry storage area on side hallway. Person in charge stated powder was flour and labeled accordingly.

CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN

4954 TOWN CENTER PKWY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f shrimp on double pan without water in warmer, employee added water and shrimp got reheated to 165f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49f shereded cheese in double pan, employee iced it down and got to 42f, less than 4hrs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Greenish build up around nozzles, employee stared cleaning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink by server area
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joshua Pullin took test on 6/30/21, his test is coming on Friday
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LEMONGRASS THAI BISTRO

14866 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD, UNIT 116, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Canned baby corn cut at 10am per person in charge at 47-49F in make line curry reach in cooler.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip in bar area and in back prep area near mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bucket of sauce, person in charge moved to appropriate location. Also, observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of sea bass in reach in cooler thawed still in sealed Rop packaging with instructions on box to keep frozen. Also, Canned baby corn cut at 10am per person in charge at 47-49F in make line curry reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In curry make line reach in cooler ham, cream, bamboo shoots, coconut milk at 47-50F. Person in charge states has had unit open. Moved all time/temperature control for safety item to walk in cooler.
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9100 MERRILL RD STE 14, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken and crab ragoons.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep area opened personal water bottles, manager discarded.

PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA

4241 UNIVERSITY BLVD S, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Making palesnas/ like a quesadilla, ran out of gloves, manager arrived with gloves, she got gloves
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by cook line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on prep table, food on table, employee moved cleaner
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf above sauces and cur cabbage, in reach in cooler, raw chicken above drinks in upright cooler at back prep, raw shrimp on shelf above cooked carrots in open bag, upright freezer, employee rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75f cooked beef and chicken on table, explained 4 hrs procedure, employee placed them in reach in cooler, less than 4 hrs
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4765 HODGES BLVD UNIT B, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler across from fryer soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at soda dispensing machine in dining area slightly soiled.

CEDAR AND OLIVE

1500 BEACH BLVD #115, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Veggie Grape leaves (62F - Cold Holding); House made Baby ghanouj (56F - Cold Holding); Butter (56F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (56F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler House made Humus (56F - Cooling); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cooling); House made Garlic sauce with fresh garlic(56F - Cooling); ( - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (56F - Cooling) Tahini sauce with fresh garlic 56F - Cooling made at 9am. See stop sale. Employee stated food was prepared and placed in reach in cooler at 9am. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Observed in reach in cooler Veggie Grape leaves (62F - Cold Holding); House made Baby ghanouj (56F - Cold Holding); Butter (56F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (56F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in reach in cooler House made Humus (56F - Cooling); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cooling); House made Garlic sauce with fresh garlic(56F - Cooling); ( - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (56F - Cooling) Tahini sauce with fresh garlic 56F - Cooling made at 9am. See stop sale. Employee stated food was prepared and placed in reach in cooler at 9am. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without prob thermometer. Operator ordered during inspection.
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SHANES SANDWICH SHOP

11035 PHILIPS HWY UNIT C1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items in walk in cooler (overnight temperatures) Egg salad 50°. Salami 51°. Bologna 51°. Cooked hash 51° . Potato salad 48°. 49°. Chili 49°. Cole slaw 50°. Mashed potato 49°.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy at 100°. Frontline hot well reheated 170° by manger
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Following items in walk in cooler (overnight temperatures) Egg salad 50°. Salami 51°. Bologna 51°. Cooked hash 51° . Potato salad 48°. 49°. Chili 49°. Cole slaw 50°. Mashed potato 49°.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Found later.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large tray in frontline Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
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14866 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD #101, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26. Person in charge on phone with Tallahassee during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off to hand wash sink in back kitchen. Person in charge turned on during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by table, items in hand wash sink. Person in charge made accessible.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Establishment cooks, cools and freezes ground beef, lasalagna, thawed portions in walk in cooler not date marked or re date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk containers of salt and sugar stored on floor in back kitchen.
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PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT

9239 MERRILL RD UNIT 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales 50f cooked peppers 50f in reach in cooler unable to determine how long at that temperature but in reach in flip top cooler overnight
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese, manager moved to stored correctly
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 50f cooked peppers 50f in reach in cooler unable to determine how long at that temperature but in reach in flip top cooler overnight
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. Dish washer at bar 0ppms. Ran machine 4 times 0ppms
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GRAZE CRAZE AT THE AVENUES

9960 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 107, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service gloves under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager.

CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ

5862 N OCEANSHORE BLVD, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is open and operating with an expired license as of 6/1/2026. Operator paid during inspection.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee come from outside deck with glove on open and close doors in route to kitchen and go into food warmer without removing gloves and washing hands to put on new gloves first.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
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 no proof of training for Jordan.
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SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

250 PALM COAST PKWY NE STE 401, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food items in flip top reach in cooler longer than 4 hours shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding)
Reach in cooler units are still down operator is still using time control for tcs food items and reaching out to other companies for service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up. Observed multiple soda guns soiled with slime build up.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in multiple hand wash sinks.
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