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CARIBBEAN PARADISE RESTAURANT

900 DUNN AVE STE 14, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler on kitchen back line, torn door gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build up on exterior of jugs of sauce on bottom shelf of prep table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at base of reach in cooler in kitchen area and reach in cooler at front counter. Operator asked employee to clean out the cooler bases.
Water draining onto floor surface. Three compartment sink drain line not centered over drain opening and water leaking to floor. Operator adjusted drain pipe.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged flooring of office/dry storage space. Cove molding missing at doors to storage room.
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JACKSON DE SEAFOOD CORP

1306 DUNN AVE., JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In storage hallway reach in freezer, raw oysters in styrofoam container over packaged ready to eat crawfish.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly on counter closest to fryers.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in reach in freezer stored in direct contact with plastic grocery bag. Discussed with operator.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs per operator received earlier that day in walk in cooler; raw shell egg ambient air (52F - Cold Holding) operator relocated to reach in cooler at proper holding temperature.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid pesticide at front counter per operator utilized at front counter if flys observed.
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809 LOMAX ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded calamari and raw fish stored over churros in work top reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired 7/3/26, 2/7/26 and 7/23/26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and salsas stored in reach in cooler are missing the date markings for each container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance stored in Unlabeled clear bun with red lid.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in cooler where beverages are made.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

9671 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD, UNIT 3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. Six live flying insects observed in the following areas; Three live flying insects near rack by office One live flying insect at mop sink Two live flying insects under lobby soda machine at the drain
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple food handler training certificates are missing the date of birth.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom back of shared dumpster is rusted out with gap showing. Operator states the dumpster company has already been notified. Also, cove molding is disconnected from the wall under the lobby soda machine.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall and floor near the baseboards under the three compartment sink has black substance.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open on shared dumpster.
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10110 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over case of salmon. Person in charge over to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken, spring roll, salmon, tuna, duck in make line drawers at 69-71F. Unit off at time of inspection. Person in charge states has been off overnight. Also, 4 cases of rop salmon with instructions to keep frozen thawed in sealed packages in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, spring roll, salmon, tuna, duck in make line drawers at 69-71F. Unit off at time of inspection. Person in charge states has been off overnight. In make line fliptop bean sprouts 48F stored above fill line. Person in charge began removing excess.
Required employee training expired for all 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 employee training due to all expired 2023.
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/ Person in charge with training expired 2.2026. Has scheduled to retake. Provided proof via email.
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KAZU SUSHI BURRITO

4600 TROPEA WAY UNIT 105, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

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. Operator has 6 total food handler employees with 5 hired over 60 days. Person in charge provided proof of food handler training for 2 employees
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with black build up in dining room. Floor soiled with food debris under cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deep reach in freezer with food debris frozen inside
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance under prep table not label. Person in charge stated its flour
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored touching flour in bin container under kitchen prep table
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9680 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD UNIT 26, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored on back prep table. Sanitizer moved to bottom of prep shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed mushrooms stored on top of shredded cheese in pizza make line cooler. Manager moved mushrooms to proper storage in the walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee water bottle stored on top of pizza take out boxes at back prep area. Manager moved beverage to proper storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of cookies stored over single-service lids on shelf to right of drink reach-in cooler. Manager moved employee food to proper storage.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under pizza make line cooler is soiled. Dust observed on side of pizza oven against the back wall.

FLYING FISH TAPHOUSE

1341 AIRPORT RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf opposite cook line, cans of artichokes, tomato juice and diced tomatoes with damaged and dented seals. Operator removed to the office to return.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler by fryers, gator (47F - Cold Holding); crawfish (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) In the cook line drawer reach in cooler, steak (51F - Cold Holding); fish (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator all coolers on cook line stocked at beginning of shift. Employee added ice to products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by bulk ice bin with linens stored in the sink. Employee removed the linens.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags present missing date of last sold.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels dispenser at hand wash sink by walk in cooler jammed unable to dispense paper towels. Employee unjammed dispenser.
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SCREAMING CAT ICE CREAM & COFFEE

2700 PARK ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored next to clean utensils.
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 opened three days ago not date marked.
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. One employee working 1 year unable to verify his employee training.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open box of Lids stored on floor

1850 EMERSON ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stack of pans in storage area not inverted. Operator inverted pans.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled container of salt.

EMANGEO'S BRICK OVEN PIZZA

10920 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for pizzas made at 11 am. Marked by manger.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

LE PETIT ATELIER

363 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 2-4, ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 5 flying insects in mop sink area. 1 flying insect at front bar.

10916 ATLANTIC BLVD, SUITE 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water hose spigot with attached water hose on side of building
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51-56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler. Employee stated was in and out of unit all day. Ambient temperature at 42F with Inspectors thermometer. External unit ambient temperature reading 47F. Manager will lower temperature settings of unit

9520 REGENCY SQUARE BLVD N, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

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.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette stored on top of cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in flip top cooler

SHANG HAI CHINESE RESTAURANT

2699 NE 35 ST, OCALA · Marion County

Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Male employee on cook line wiped hands on towel at wok station between every task rather than washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray grocery tote holding cut broccoli in walk in cooler. Several rough and ridged areas in container.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Male employee cracked egg and stirred then touched towel and picked up utensil then removed cooked vegetables from wok without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: pan of raw chicken on shelf over container of cut produce.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food with an expired license. Expired 6/1/2026.
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4701 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA · Marion County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler on cook line (make tables and standing cooler at the end of the cook line: slaw 60F, cut tomatoes 59F and 56F,salsa with cooked onions 53F, oyster 52F, crab cakes 48F, lobster 49F, fish 51F, cooked scallops 48F, sauce with dairy 51F, tuna 47F, steak 48F, 48F and 47F, burgers 49F, pork chops 45F, chicken 44F pasta 48F, cut tomatoes 51F, cheese 48F, vegetables 58F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at the cook line, (next to oven): cream 44F, milk 44F, liquid eggs 50F, Manager moved to freezer, temperatures dropped to 38F. On cook line, make tables: cream 44F, milk 44F, liquid eggs 50F (moved to freezer, temperatures dropped to 38F), fish 38F, slaw 60F, cut tomatoes 59F and 56F, salsa with cooked onions 53F, oyster 52F, crab cakes 48F, lobster 49F, fish 51F, cooked scallops 48F, sauce with dairy 51F, tuna 47F, steak 48F, 48F and 47F, burgers 49F, pork chops 45F, chicken 44F, pasta 48F, cut tomatoes 51F, cheese 48F, vegetables 58F Stop sale. White sauce 51F manager add ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at the bar used to dumped drinks.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
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 training for any employee
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GATORS DOCKSIDE OCALA

3920 SW 42ND STREET STE 101, OCALA · Marion County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, pork 46F, chicken 48F, boiled eggs 46F, cooked peppers 48F, grilled onions 49F, manager moved all items to freezer, per manager temperature at 11:00 were 41F and bellow. All food temperatures dropped to 39F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken stored above cooked pork, manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 124F, manager moved to stove and reheated to 165F.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Female server dumped drinks and plates, immediately after moved food from service window, no hand washing occurred when changing task.
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. For two employees
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FIRST WATCH #0222

3411 SW 36 TER #3, OCALA · Marion County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, black beans 45F, ham 58F, manager moved to freezer, watermelon 76F at room temperature since 7:00am, will be discarded at 11:00. In Walk in cooler, thawing cart; hollandaise sauce 50F, turkey 50F-53F, Alfredo sauce 50F-52F, manager opened freezer door.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Water at 87F, protein at 57F, employee started the preparation process and reheating for the meat .
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line utensils in 76F water also at the server area spoon in 130F water.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near cook line, manager discarded.
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CHINA LEE BUFFET

3933 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA · Marion County

Live, small flying insects found. Two flies in kitchen area.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee in kitchen adjusted pants then continued to touch noodles without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler near back door: pan of raw beef on shelf over pan of cooked eggs. In reach in cooler at sushi bar: pan of raw tuna on shelf over fresh vegetables. In reach in make table on cook line: container of raw shell eggs on shelf over heavy cream. Manager moved all items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven on cook line has a build up of grease and food debris. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris at end of cook line. Can opener blade soiled with metal shavings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee drained a pan of food at the hand washing sink. Manager spoke to employee.
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3100 SW COLLEGE RD UNIT 3094, OCALA · Marion County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing spray foam gap filler stored on shelf directly beside seasonings near storage closet. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside reach-in cooler in prep area. The fish is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, and cheese inside top of refrigerated make-table missing time marks. Manager confirmed they are being held using Time as a Public Health Control and stated they were placed in the top of the make table at 11am, then added the proper date marks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink at cookline.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has no written procedures for cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, cheese, and empanadas being held using Time as a Public Health Control. Inspector provided a copy of Time as a Public Health Control procedures to manager during this inspection.
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3100 SW COLLEGE RD #3097, OCALA · Marion County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired 06/01/2026.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection after splitter added to mop sink. Manager removed the splitter during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pans containing cut onions and cut mushrooms. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted on menu or in restaurant for eggs offered undercooked. Manager printed and posted a consumer advisory during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned inside the cooler during this inspection.
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15 NW 40TH AVE, OCALA · Marion County

Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of cooler below microwave.
Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of reach-in freezer rusted.

11 S LAKE ST, CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 filets of fish inside sealed vacuum packaged bags, bearing instructions to fully remove from bag, fully thawed. See stop sale.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter medication and vitamins stored above reach in cooler cooler in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employee remove product from above reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small reach in cooler on cook line: fish (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) cook stated cooler in temperature at 11. Person in charge called service and they immediately arrived to find filter heavily soiled. Person in charge had staff add ice to product.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in deep freezers.
Walls and ceilings soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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EL AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

227 S SUMMIT ST, CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso cheese on counter for less than one hour per person in charge (87F - Hot Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main triple door reach in cooler: chicken (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); ground cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); ambient air raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding). Cooler is over stuffed with food blocking air flow, used as a working cooler with doors opening frequently, and as a cooling cooler for recently cooked product. Discussed options for person in charge to cool in freezers, reduced amount of food inside reach in cooler to increase air flow. Person in charge started removed food and placing in flip-top cooler and freezer. Person in charge stated cooler working at 11.
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. Observed no proof of current food handler certifications for food employees.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils for food contact in 78F water. Discussed with person in, charge person in charge dumped water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled with grease and dust.
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