A & D BUFFALOS
840 NAUTICA DR STE 129, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.757.1882
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen, observed 2 flying insects in prep area and by back door.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at cook line prep table by front counter door, employee killed and discarded the fly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef stored over ready to eat tzatziki. Employee relocated raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler, cheese (61F - Cold Holding) stored on top of plastic container above cooling plane. Operator relocated in to reach in cooler.
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. One food handling employee present with expired food handler training.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining plastic tub in walk in cooler used to store sauce containers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with stained debris build up.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler mayonnaise container stored on floor. On cook line, lemon pepper seasoning and vinegars stored on the floor. Employee began relocating.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on seal of two reach in chest freezers.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk in cooler, scoop handle for cooked rice and scoop handle for raw chicken in contact with product. Employee began relocating.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving unit on backside of cook line with dust build up.
Utensils in poor condition. In warewashing area, drink pitcher and spatula with melted handles.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by bulk ice bin with water leaking under handles when water turned on.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, cloth towel in handwash sink. Towel removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At private bathroom, no door closer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, plastic measuring cup,in bulk sugar container has handle broken off.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line multiple storage shelves in kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line has build up of grease and debris. Walls and ceiling at water heater area soiled.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, cases of hot sauce and container of mayonnaise stored on floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk-in cooler, scoop rice container has handle touching rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, side of fryers have grease build up. At cook line, cart for wing sauce containers has build up of grease. At cook line, gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler have black stains.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Shelf above prep table, across from cook line, finish worn off. Shelf no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, box of togo bags stored on floor.
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen, observed 2 flying insects in prep area and by back door.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area reach-in freezer, plastic bags of raw bulgogi beef stored over bags of commercially sealed cooked vegetables. Employee moved cooked vegetables.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line wok station, rice (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated rice out for 4 minutes to make orders, returned to reach-in cooler. At cook line on lower shelf, fries (49F - Cold Holding). Fries cooked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, ice buckets stored on handwash sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has ph test strips, using chlorine sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwash sink, no paper towels. Person in Charge supplied.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter area, spray bottle with purple chemical not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer on private bathroom disconnected.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar container, cup with handle broken off used as scoop.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler and in dry storage shelf nest to walk-in cooler door, cardboard lining multiple shelves.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. In kitchen, duct tape used on plastic wrap box.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, cell phone and glasses on top of reach-in cooler. At front counter, cell phones on cans of ketchup.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment and floor under tables, hold up.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In kitchen, fly sticky tape used in multiple locations including over food items.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, cases of hot sauce stored on floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk-in cooler, scoop in bulk chicken container has handle laying on raw chicken.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Person in Charge added bleach to bucket, retest 100ppm.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In prep area reach-in freezer, raw chicken breast stored in togo/tshirt bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area reach-in freezer, bags of raw chicken stored over cases of fully cooked gyro slices. In walk-in cooler, gallon containers of dressing stored on floor under cases of raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wok station, rice (64F - Cold Holding). Employee stated rice removed from cooler 15 minutes earlier, returned to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (109F - Hot Holding). Employee stated wings cooked 15 prior, will use in next 15 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, prep table has build up of seasoning debris next to microwave.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwash sink near entrance has plastic pitcher in sink. Employee removed.
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. 1 employee present has expired food handler certificate, expired 8/10/2024.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle has build up on back side.
Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, interior of microwave has rusted areas.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, tzatziki sauce and dressings stored on floor. In prep area, rice and lemon juice stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At end of cook line, chest freezer with hamburgers has ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up. At cook line, exterior of red microwave has grease build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, shelves have rust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, bulk rice, sugar and salt containers not labeled.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw bacon on flat top, then went to walk-in cooler and handled plastic wrapped cheese. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands and new gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects by triple sinks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwash sink by ice machine has ice buckets on sink. Employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, towel in handwash sink. Towel removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle has build up on inside of handle.
Equipment in poor repair. At make line, microwave has rust in interior.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen next to reach-in freezer, bag of rice and 2 cases of hot sauce on floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection was emailed. Operator did not print, not present during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door propped open, observed 3 flying insects by dish area.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler has 2 blue ice buckets on sink blocking access. Employee moved buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter handwash sink and front kitchen handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by triple sinks, deflection plate has black mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has expired license posted. Operator found current license and posted.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall under triple sinks. Floor by after heater. Wall above mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart at fry station has grease build up. Multiple white bulk containers have soiled exteriors. Hood filters over cook line have build up. Fire extinguisher across from mop sink has build up.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket above fryers, cooked chicken wings 109F. Wings cooked approximately 15 minutes prior. Wings reheated to 194F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint/stain stored on shelf by front counter with straws and canned drinks. Paint moved and stored correctly.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler blocker by two blue ice buckets. Buckets moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Hand washing sink by entrance door to dining room. Towels provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Soap provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, rice cooked yesterday morning not dated. Employee dated rice.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor by hot water heater. Wall under triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezers in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in kitchen are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart by fryers. Exterior of fryers.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both exit door and screen door open and live fly observed in kitchen. Screen door closed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet by walk in cooler leaks.
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.