ALOFT AT TAPESTRY PARK
4812 DEER LAKE DRIVE WEST, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-998-4448
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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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 One flying insect observed in banquet kitchen area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two ice chutes in ice machines in banquet kitchens soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings on shelf above prep table next to clean towels and on dry food storage shelf next to packaged foods. Operator removed phone and helmet from both areas to properly store.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed burnt spatula next to burner on cook line.
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 sandwiches and fresh fruit packaged on site lacking the date the foods were packaged. Operator stated he will get that date put on products.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in freezer in banquet storage area soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 0) on cook line. Chef called to have dispenser service and will sanitize in dishwashing machine if needed.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed banquet kitchen cooler-yogurt (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated yogurt stored in cooler overnight. Operator unsure of when cooler stopped being able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed banquet kitchen small glass door cooler-yogurt (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated yogurt stored in cooler overnight. Operator unsure of when cooler stopped being able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (84F - Hot Holding) on counter next to egg burner. Employee removed potatoes and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Also,
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Vacuum breakers missing from non chemical side of splitters at both mop sinks. Mop sink # 1 has current vacuum breaker on faucet before splitter at opposite side of chemical side of splitter. Mop sink #2 currently has backflow on hose on chemical side. Backflow needs to be on non chemical side of splitter. Discussed the proper installation with Chad, Director of Food and Beverage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area soiled. Also, deflector plate in ice machine in banquet kitchen soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple beverage pitchers not inverted / protected hanging on rack in banquet kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings on shelf next to food on storage shelf in front of triple sink. Operator removed jacket to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on glass door reach-in cooler bagged ice cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of debris in ovens in banquet room kitchen. Operator stated they are scheduled for deep cleaning next week.
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 pre made sandwiches that are packaged on site missing date that it was packaged.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed two glass door coolers in banquet storage area missing ambient thermometers. Operator stated he has extra and will put them in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer in storage room next to ice machine of kitchen storage area soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed fruit stored above ready to eat bread in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed unwashed pineapples and placed below ready to eat bread.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind flat top burners where eggs are cooked have accumulation of grease build up.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed establishment has three flat top burners that they cook fried eggs on per chef without a hood suppression system and wall behind it around outlet has build up of grease. A suppression system may be required.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed in banquet kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs, egg whites (47F-53F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Chef stated he was making omelettes earlier with them both during the rush. Chef stat3d he will keep products in cooler to chill. We did discuss possibly adding items to the TPHC paperwork already in use for other cold items.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chad Servsafe expired on 4-9-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on large ice machine in banquet kitchen soiled. Also, ice deflector plate in small ice machine in storage room behind kitchen soiled. Also, blade of can opener in banquet prep area soiled.
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. Multiple employees food safety certificates expired in 2024. Operator will follow up with their updated training.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. The following items in walk in cooler : Sausage, gravy, grits, cheese date marked 11/14. Cheese date marked 11/12.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink next to ice machine blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bacon made few days ago not date marked. Marked by manger.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : banquets kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane fuel on top shelf above sauce/syrup dry storage in large kitchen. Operator moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of splitter that is attached to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine in liquor storage room, black substance starting the build up. Can opener blade soiled in main kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine. Operator stated he has test strips ordered but has not yet received them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in liquor storage room. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank in liquor storage room not chained. Operator rechained tank.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside liquid storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging on canned foods storage rack. Operator moved bag away from food storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards in main kitchen with deep cut marks/grooves. Main kitchen ice machine sliding plastic guard is cracked.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee/tea filters on top of brewing machine in main kitchen not protected. Operator covered filters.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding) next to hot plates on cook line. Operator stated she recently used eggs to cook an omelet. Operator removed liquid eggs and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened over weekend not date marked per operator. Operator date marked milk from Saturday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler in banquet kitchen torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler 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.