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TULUM FLAVORS OF MEXICO

11025 E TOWN PKWY STE 206, 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. Wait staff handled ready to eat lemons and garnish at wait-station and bar. Manager intervened.
Three compartment sink quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Quaternary ammonium 0 ppm. At Three compartment sink. No Quaternary ammonium sanitizing set set up.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine High Temperature 110° by probe. Service company arrived. Test strips available changed color adequately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at 48°. Overstacked in reach in cooler / make table. Moved by manager. Raw shrimp in Drawer Cooler at 47°. 48°. 50°. (Overnight temperatures).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp in Drawer Cooler at 47°. 48°. 50°. (Overnight temperatures).
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1810 TACOS Y TEQUILA

950 MARSH LANDING PKWY STE 370, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line in squeeze bottles inside large container of ice water Sour cream (72F - Cold Holding); Tartar sauce with fresh cilantro (69F - Cold Holding) House made avocado made with fresh cilantro (72F - Cold Holding). Manager removed bottles and replaced and placed in larger ice bath. Manager replaced ice bath with larger container to cover bottles. Observed House made salsa (44F-47F - Cold Holding) on server area. Manager removed salsa and placed smaller container surrounded by ice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler House made queso (44F-47F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated queso was made yesterday.

9132 103 ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then handle ready to eat cheesesteak bun without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties and raw gyro meat stored over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed medicines and other chemicals stored over container of flour on metal wire racks in center of kitchen. Person in charge removed medicines and chemicals and placed in office.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in original cardboard box raw chicken was received in. Employee moved cooked wings to a clean food-grade container.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed; no soap at hand wash sink on cook line. No soap at hand wash sink at front counter. Person in charge provided soap for both hand wash sinks.
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12741 YELLOWBLUFF RD STE 11, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink vacuum breaker needed on NON-Chemical side of the splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Skim Milk in reach in cooler possible opened 2 days ago. Dated
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager states just ran out of test strips, no way of testing quat solution
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employees wearing watches and bracelets while in food preparation.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat bucket 0ppm , remade
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ASADO LIFE JAX SPORTS DISTRICT

5 TOWER CT, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

5960 RICHARDS ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed MFdV open and operating with an expired license. License expired 6-1-26.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (63F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler. Employee stated cheese was placed in there this morning. Employee placed cheese in nearby reach-in cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler soiled. Also, fryer baskets including handles of baskets soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer equipment and grill soiled.
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5960 RICHARD ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat, left at commissary
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan and black build up on gasket
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple of gaps, operator fixed them
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk, employee wrote sugar on
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POLLERA’S DELIGHT

2346 W BEAVER ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made pico, house made garlic sauce (50F-51F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler. Observed beverage bottles and cans blocking flow of air. Discussed with operator. Operator started to rearrange cooler soiled that ready to eat foods above the beverages to chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator unable to provide proof of CFM during this inspection. No other CFM employed at this establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil and plastic jug of water stored on floor in front of triple sink. Operator removed oil to properly store.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back window of MFDV stayed propped open with fan.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and utensil stored between hand wash sink and triple sink. Operator removed utensils to properly store.
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JOE'S N Y PIZZA & PASTA

1070 PALM COAST PKWY NW STE 2, PALM COAST · Flagler 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. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator primed 100 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is currently open and operating with an expired license. Operator says it was paid a few months back and will contact customer service to find out whats going on.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No chlorine sanitizer test strips for dishwasher.
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. Observed employee Brian no proof of training.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with multiple wrist bracelets.
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BOB EVANS RESTAURANT

100 GARDEN ST SOUTH, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gaskets on cookline soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter near coffee maker. Operator stored beneath counter.
Garbage can soiled. Observed garbage cans in back kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
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FIRE IN THE BRICKS

5 UTILITY DRIVE, SUITE 6, PALM COAST · Flagler 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator primed 50 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.

180 CYPRESS EDGE DR, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in salad bar reach in cooler. Operator cleaned out water.

GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS BUFFET

225 CYPRESS EDGE DR, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator added bleach sanitizer 50 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with orange liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside of hand wash sink at front counter server station. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine deflector soiled with dark mold like substance. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection.
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1024 N YOUNG BLVD, CHIEFLAND · Levy 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. Egg wash kept on time with no time mark.Egg wash had been out for 45 minutes per employee on cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled, floors soiled with oil and food
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food basket not identified and stored on top shelf above food served to the public. Manager placed basket on bottom shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( plastic food bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
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1402 N YOUNG BLVD, CHIEFLAND · Levy County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook wearing gloves raw shelled eggs and other raw meat products, removed gloves and put on clean gloves but did not wash hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged hamburger stored above unpackaged shrimp in walk-in-freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 45F in reach in cooler below waffle maker, chili had been in reach in 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. Dishmachine at 0 ppm. Manager corrected and measured at 50 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025
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2025 N YOUNG BLVD, CHIEFLAND · Levy County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( cinnamon sugar ). Handle removed from product.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at three-compartment sink

1525 NW 26 AVE, CHIEFLAND · Levy County

In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils, stored in standing water 83°F
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in dry storage. Cleaned up during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Old rice held on stove and 98°F overnight.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside faucet does not have a backflow on the faucet.
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TAQUERIA LA POBLANA

4422 W HWY 40 UNIT 1, OCALA · Marion County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on fan in reach in cooler.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. White extinguisher.

TAQUERIA EL CHARRO

119 S PINE AVE, OCALA · Marion County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shell eggs on shelf over lettuce and tomatoes. Moved during this inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under flour buckets on floor. Removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two containers of flour on floor. Picked up.

GREEN TURTLE TAVERN

14 S THIRD ST, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has grill and small flip top reach in cooler behind establishment next to stage. Area is covered with pop up tent cover. No handwash sink outside. Plans on file do not show any type of cooking area outside.

OPS PIZZA KITCHEN & CAFE

2030 S 8 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under microwave in kitchen, pasta (48F-49F - Cold Holding); lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); zipi (48F - Cold Holding); sausage link (50F - Cold Holding); house made ranch (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); raw shelled egg (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were put in cooler 2 hours prior at open. Operator had employee put all items back into walk-in cooler. Ambient air temperature of cooler at 52F.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can storage rack, one can of olives dented at top and bottom seam.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon arrival, handwash sink in kitchen near cook line covered with plastic lid.. Employee removed item.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet under handwash sink at front counter, spray bottle of yellowish liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table near cook line. Employee discarded drink.
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SEASIDE AMELIA INN

2900 ATLANTIC AVE, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler in small room off of kitchen, cooked diced potatoes (55F - Cooling). Employee stated the potatoes were cooked yesterday and put in closed ziplock bag on door of reach in cooler. She has done nothing with them today. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in small room off of kitchen, cooked diced potatoes (55F - Cooling). Employee stated the potatoes were cooked yesterday and put in closed ziplock bag on door of reach in cooler. She has done nothing with them today. See stop sale.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee ran dishwasher a few times and rechecked at 50 ppm.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples in serving bowl on table near front desk not wrapped.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, multiple cabinet interior at buffet area soiled with food debris. Also, underside of coffee machine soiled with coffee residue.

THE KENWOOD INN

38 MARINE ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out on the counter; Eggs 75F; ( - Cold Holding). Per chef eggs have been out since 7:30Am. Now 9:30am. Placed on time control.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of dry storage area. 4 under 3 compartment sink and 4 on left side of refrigerator.

LONGHORN STEAK OF ST AUGUSTINE 5098

166 SR 312, ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy (89-119F - Hot Holding) on steak table. Person in charge placed in microwave to reheat. Product was at 180F by end of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensil scoops in cloudy water soiled by food debris above 135F person in charge replaced water in well.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handles of bulk food storage containers on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on cook line reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cook line soiled with food debris Person in charge had employee sweep floor.

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