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904 CATERING

9119 MERRILL RD #15, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-333-2389

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 3 - HSP
LicenceCAT2613467
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 24
JUN 24
OCT 24
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects in back kitchen area near mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects in back kitchen area near mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · Observed two flying insects in back kitchen area near drain. Person in charge killed during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of corn with dent along seam. One can of beans with dent along seam. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash rinse and briefly wipe sheet tray with quatanery ammonium, not submerging in quatanery ammonium for 30 seconds. Employee began filling sink with sanitizer to rewash and sanitize.
High priority/22-50-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects in back kitchen area near mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door reach in cooler cheese, cheese, ham at 46-49F. Ambient temperature of unit is 50F during inspection. Per person in charge were purchased and put in unit less than 4 hours ago. Moved time/temperature control for safety items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup in pipe under left side of triple sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. When in use, observed water leaking from pipe under far left side of triple sink. Pipe disconnected under sink. Person in charge connected during inspection and water no longer leaking.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board has deep groove marks. Person in charge states has on order. Threw away during inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in back kitchen slow draining due to stopper.
Basic/29-20-5
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink, quatanery ammonium set up at 0ppm. Person in charge added more quatanery ammonium and remade to 150ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey date marked out more than 7 days. Opened 3/28 marked for 4/4. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium to sanitize, unable to provide quatanery test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bathroom with water at 77F.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with dust buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed left side double door reach center interior support in poor repair repaired with tape.
Basic/14-11-5
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects on cook line. Manager killed one flying insect during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · 1 live flying insect in kitchen near mop sink Admin Complaint
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects on cook line. Manager killed one flying insect during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen marked exit back door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.