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7504 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 71f chicken patties 113f discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under unit in walk on cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice stored on top of Machine, moved

LARRY'S GIANT SUBS

8102 BLANDING BLVD STE 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared jambalaya in deli reach-in cooler is dated 9/30. Today is 10/13. Employee voluntarily discarded the soup.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used as a liner in the bottom of container of spinach in flip top reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed the paper towel.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard on front counter microwave is missing the fan guard.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of steak and package of bacon thawing on shelf at room temperature above the three compartment sink. Operator moved all products to refrigeration.
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COMPASS GROUP USA

4800 DEERWOOD CAMPUS PKWY BLDG 100, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employ cook line prep food with watch on wrist
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink across from oven in kitchen with slow drain
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink across from oven in kitchen with leaking faucet
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard

11406 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 4, 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. Observed employee handle washed lettuce head with bare hands.
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 handle personal phone, then head of lettuce without hand wash. Spoke to employee who washed hands.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on several clean dishware items.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut whole head of lettuce without washing first.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door.
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1289

334 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

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. Establishment high temperature Dish machine water sanitizing water temperature 149° per Establishment digital device. Three compartment sink set up. Chlorine. 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 tiny flies in rear of kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching cheese. Prep line. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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KAZU SUSHI BURRITO

117 W ADAMS ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly in the kitchen near to the ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw tuna was stored over ready to eat edamame- not all products commercially packaged. Operator moved the tuna from above the edamame
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb with no vacuum breaker outside back door present.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household bug spray on shelf in prep area next to container of rice. Operator removed spray to properly store.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 17 rodent droppings in the following areas: 3 droppings under cook line, 9 droppings on top of ice machine, 2 droppings under the double oven, 1 dropping in the office, 2 droppings under front serving line. Operator swept up droppings as we walked together.
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BUTLER BLVD CHICK-FIL-A

7147 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels towels at Hand Wash Sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Construction dust and debris on counters and shelves.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance equipment on counters and shelves.

7159 PHILIPS HWY STE 3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser , by tomatoes.Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels towels at Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal chest freezer lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Single service items stored under plumbing.
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SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

4838 HIGHWAY AVE, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution in three compartment sink testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge drained some solution and added water. Solution now testing at 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 117-131F stored in steam table by secondary expo window. Person in charge stated food items were cooked and prepared earlier in day and placed in steam table 1.5 hours prior with no cooling in between. Food items were placed in oven for reheating. Mac and cheese, cooked greens, curry chicken (117-131F - Hot Holding)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager present with 4+ employees engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stated they are scheduled for certified food manager exam in coming weeks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two bottled juices, Irish moss and sorrel, prepared on site with no date markings stored in reach in cooler on front line. Person in charge stated juices were prepared within past 3 days.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food-contact shelves on bottom shelf of prep table near ovens.
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FLYED CHICKEN TENDERS NUGGETS AND MORE

2467 FAYE RD UNIT 10, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
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.

LA CATRINA TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

12400 YELLOWBLUFF RD 110, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso cheese in walk in cooler Queso 48-56f and Cooked pork 48-55f from 10-12-26 not cooler to 41f over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken empanadas 48f, vacuum sealed beef 48f tomato paste 47f in 2 door cooler in back prep next to large ice machine
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Queso cheese in walk in cooler Queso 48-56f and Cooked pork 48-55f from 10-12-26 not cooler to 41f over night
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled with green slime like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used as a dump sink next to Drink station, handsink filled with ice, employee dumping excess water from sauce container in handsink next to drink station .
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12200 1 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of ketchup with dents along seam.
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 raw shell eggs. Person in charge began rearranging.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Walmart bag utilized to line rice lid in direct contact with rice. 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 not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge updated during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed.
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13820 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD #125 & 133, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche made with raw fish has no disclosure on the menu.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training during inspection for employees working 60+ days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment.
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 added tortilla flattop, dessert reach in cooler, self serve salsa station in dining room, dishmachine and dump sink to bar area. Not indicated on revised plans.

9710 APPLECROSS RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

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. No proof of food handler training for 12 out of 21 employees in need of the training.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles are missing in the kitchen. Operator states floor is due to be replaced this month.
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Left faucet at main sinks in the womens restroom will not turn on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet fronts below expo window and at lemonade dispensers at drive thru are soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of refrigerated drawers below the flat grill.

THE ARC JACKSONVILLE

3675 KIRBO WAY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back kitchen door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven with black build up
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen with dust build up

1166 STATE ST W, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed establishment with no proof of certified food manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Observed exterior patio area with 2 added bar areas not on plans. Bars have reach in coolers behind them, with 1 bar having a three compartment sink added.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on center prep table.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover for pan shelf in three compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets of reach in cooler doors in kitchen.

BELL AND LAYTON DELICATESSEN AND PROVISIONS

10140 SAN JOSE BVLD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese in walk in cooler at 47F. Beef in walk in cooler at 44F. Items stored closest to doors in unit. Person in charge states had units open. Moved to interior of unit to chill.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back doors. Also, self closures disconnected at time of inspection.

9660 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD UNIT 3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink on non-chemical side of splitter with attached hose.
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Manager on duty did not have proof of food manager certification. Inspector verified valid manager certification through ServSafe website registry.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator, three employees are under 60 days of employment. No proof of employee reporting agreement available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No copy of current license at establishment.

SCOOTER'S COFFEE

3080 NEW BERLIN RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to rinse coffee dispenser
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of food storage bags on floor under coffee maker

440 W ADAMS ST UNIT B, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

At callback no change, license expired 6/1/2026.
At callback, no change. Employee tried to reach manager.

TACOS AZCATL # 1

11629 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. One pan cooked pork (57F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (63F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (56F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued Two pans of yellow rice, 1 metal pot cooked red sauce (52-56F - Cooling), stored in glass double door reach in cooler in trailer from overnight covered with condensation under lid with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in food trailer. Service window left open and back door when not serving customers. Employee closed door and windows
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pans commercially cooked pork and 1 pan fries (47-50F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on cook line near back door. Ambient temperature at 50F. Stop sale issued. hotdogs, cheese, deli ham, raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding), all items stored in glass double door reach in cooler in food storage trailer from overnight night. Unit door was left slightly open during today food prep and employee closed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over prep cooked meats in reach in cooler in food storage trailer. Moved by manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two pans commercially cooked pork and 1 pan fries (47-50F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on cook line near back door. Ambient temperature at 50F. Stop sale issued. One pan cooked pork (57F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked chicken (63F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (56F - Cooling), stored in reach in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued Two pans of yellow rice, 1 metal pot cooked red sauce (52-56F - Cooling), stored in glass double door reach in cooler in trailer from overnight covered with condensation under lid with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued
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BURGERS & LEMONADE

932 BULLS BAY HWY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed at the three compartment sink.
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. Operator has three employees employed since July 2026 with no proof of food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scoop in bin of sugar. Operator removed the cup.

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