ALBATROSS
113 EAST BAY ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904-374-9351
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 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. 2 flies by hand sink at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 files by hand sink at bar
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese, chicken, ground beef
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45-47f cooked ground beef, cheese, chicken, overnight in upright cooler, stope sale, cooler at 48f per my probe thermometer, employee discarded them
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink pulling off of wall a little bit in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above sauces in upright cooler, manager rearranged
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By triple sink, wall is not smooth on ledge
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatter on wall by box freezer
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Friday
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One by ice machine at bar, operator stated it's cleaner
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on wall by mop sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies by hand sink at bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut tomatoes on 4/27, manager discarded 1/4 cup
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45f cut tomatoes placed above fill line on prep cooler, cut on 27f, discarded because it's passed 7 days
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet under triple sink
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut cabbage and ham opened a couple of days, also cooked chicken cooked yesterday morning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, manager brought some, also at bar hand sink
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new employee in kitchen, emailed form
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One at bar, employee labeled cleaner
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above soda syrup box, employee moved it
Hole in or other damage to wall. In men restroom
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Man restroom, emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. A couple of areas, in kitchen, wall peeling
Sep 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area one at bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef cooked on 8/30, sauerkraut opened on 7/30, no sabrets
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above plastic ware at bar, moved by manager
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet under triple sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta and sausage from Saturday
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 in July 2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled cleaner per manager, bar
Hole in or other damage to wall. 2 small holes in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar, emailed one
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Deli paper, storage shelf, manager inverted them
Feb 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ribs in bag on top of peppers in ziplock bag, reach in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chorizo on shelf above raw pork ribs, mgr rearranged, upright cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Collar greens cooked on 2/4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105f beef in warmer, explained to employee and he reheated it
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above food, bar area, mgr rearranged
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr here for one month is scheduled next month, 3 mgrs here don't have their certificates
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, mgr place some
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employees
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. One that has it on him but he's not here
Clean linens stored on floor. Box with clean linens, storage area
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at bar, employees discarded it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above dry foods, storage shelf, employee removed it
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup at bar
Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Outside on fence, mgr brought them inside to be washed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar, emailed one
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On shelf, mgr write name on
Sep 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 115f beef in upright warmer, employee reheated it to 165f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on shelf above can drinks at bar, employee moved it
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in triple sink, very dark green, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food/meat on shelf above veggies for customers, upright cooler
Food stored on floor. Box with tea bags on floor, storage area, also plastic bottle drinks on floor in back storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf for spices, kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Brown paper wrap for foods, in storage shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple on shelf above cut cabbage in bag, upright cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, storage area
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.