98 FORTY EAST BAR AND BISTRO
9840 TAPESTRY PARK CIRCLE, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.996-7199
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect on cook line and one flying insect at triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019002339 | Dec 10, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in prep area and one flying insect of cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed house made macaroni and cheese balls, house made pasta sauce, raw fish, house made crab dip, cooked chicken wings raw chicken, feta cheese crumbles, sliced Swiss cheese, sliced pepper jack cheese, raw beef (49F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated items have been in reach-in cooler overnight and unsure when cooler stopped maintaining temperature of 41F and below.. See stop stale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made pimento cheese, turkey bacon, house made macaroni and cheese balls, house made pasta sauce, raw fish, house made crab dip, cooked chicken wings raw chicken, feta cheese crumbles, sliced Swiss cheese, sliced pepper jack cheese, raw beef (49F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated items have been in reach-in cooler overnight and unsure when cooler stopped maintaining temperature of 41F and below.. See stop stale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk opened two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked milk.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store bar mats/ mats. Employee removed mats from hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice and,pasta sauce. Operator removed bowl and souflle cup from both foods.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket at ice machine not protected/ inverted. Operator inverted ice bucket.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with sealed individual bags of chips stored,on floor in dry food storage area. Also, observed sealed bag of ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed items from floor to properly store.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cut melon in grab and go display case not labeled with identity, date product packaged and name and address of where it was prepared/ packaged. Discussed with Shantil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in bar area. Operator emptied bucket and remade solution. Retested at 400ppm.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large can of black beans dented and crimped at top rim of can. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect on cook line and one flying insect at triple sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of toxic chemical stored next to single use straws and napkins under cabinet in coffee making station. Operator removed can of Behold furniture polish
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area and at hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar in dry food storage area
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in warewashing are close to dishwashing machine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon, and prepared salads in grab and go case missing label including identity, and address of establishment where it was packaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Temperature 124F). Operator strip did not turn to indicate water temp of 160F. Operator ran a few cycles. Changed out water and reset machine, retemped at 160F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained. Also, area surrounding ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of milk opened more than 24:hours per chef not date marked. Chef date marked milk.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above dishwashing area missing. Operator stated HVAC was being worked on yesterday. Also, multiple floor tiles in front of walk-in-cooler chipped/ cracked/ in disrepair.
Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall under and behind dishwashing machine soiled/ mold like substance.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cups of fruit missing description and name and address of establishment that prepares and packages the food.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked noodles (49F-50F - Cooling) cooked last night per chef. Noodles did not cool to 41F and below within 6 hours. Stop Sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked noodles (49F-50F - Cooling) cooked last night per chef. Noodles did not cool to 41F and below within 6 hours. Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored,over ready to eat spinach in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb next to stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door used to rinse out container by employee. Operator discussed with employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above warewashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in front of walk-in-cooler chipped/ cracked/ in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed both pans double panned. Operator removed both cheese and sausage and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area, ice chute in large ice machine, blade of can opener, and plate of slicer soiled. Also, yellow cutting board on cookline soiled/ stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used to dispense sugar in fry food storage area. Operator removed container.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged salmon with label on packaging to remain frozen until removed from package to thaw. Discussed with operator to put slit in packaging or remove salmon from packaging. Operator put slit in packaging of salmon.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry food storage room, including under shelving soiled with food debris and sticky substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under dishwashing machine leaking.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter installed without back flow device. Manager found that hose with back flow was disconnected. Manager placed the back flow connected to hose back on the splitter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in storage area under racks.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last health inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
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.