ABSTRAKT FILIPINO ESSENCE
1500 BEACH BLVD UNIT 215, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904.595.5048
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef broth (48F) stored in ice at room temperature next to the stove on cook line. Manager stated broth was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately 3 hours ago. Manager placed broth inside main prep cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on a prohibited area. Observed raw pork belly in a pan stored on top of garbage can. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freeze door soiled with mold like substance.
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper towel in contact with cut onions stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in water at 130F. Manager removed scoop until water reaches 135 and above.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for lemons.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored near dishes. Employee removed and stored properly.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large amount of dish ware not inverted on front counter of kitchen. Manager will place dead plate on top of stacks.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide under 3 compartment sink. Manager removed from premises.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200 + ppm. Operator diluted the sanitizer. Second test at 100ppm.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed chemical dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand sink near ware washing area. Manager provided hand soap for hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed freezer door gasket soiled located across from warehouse washing area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in stand alone cooler with food served to public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter stating they do not need it.
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. Observed Establishment without 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank near ware washing area not adequately secured. Manager secured CO2 tank.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Found unfrozen raw salmon in sealed ROP packaging in main glass door prep stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager stated ROP packaging is done onsite. Asked manager to discarded salmon. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat garnishes in main glass door prep stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager properly separated and stored food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made kimchee prepared on 7/11/23 stored in glass door prep reach in cooler on cook line House made flan prepared on 7/14/23 stored in dessert display cooler in server station Food not consume with in 7 days after preparation. Manager discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Found unfrozen raw salmon in sealed ROP packaging in main glass door prep stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager stated ROP packaging is done onsite. Asked manager to discarded salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef broth (48F) stored in ice at room temperature next to the stove on cook line. Manager stated broth was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately 3 hours ago. Manager placed broth inside main prep cooler.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducts ROP packing onsite for cooked pork, cooked pork belly and cooked chicken. Food are date marked and held for 7 days. Establishment does not have an approve variance.
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/. Approved plans are not accurate. Operator added a dessert station and a beverage station in the front service counter by the pos system.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducts ROP packing onsite for cooked pork, cooked pork belly, cooked chicken, raw beef, raw pork, and raw chicken. Food are date marked and held for 7 days. Establishment does not have an approve haccp plan.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.
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