ANNIE RU'S CARRYOUT & CATERING
5045 SOUTEL DR STE 18, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904.916.3522
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JAN 24
MAR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead roaches in glue trap under sink in men's restroom. One dead roach in glue trap by breaker box in back storage area. Traps discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019032936 | Apr 17, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese out for 20 minutes. Employee returned to reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, eggs (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated eggs placed online 1 hour earlier. Eggs reheated to 171f.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At prep area, cardboard lining shelf under gallon containers.
Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line, floor drain missing cover.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator moved tongs.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink laying on floor, no drain line connected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At storage room by back door, togo trays and boxes stored on floor. At front counter, plastic togo bags stored on floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At triple sinks, drain line leaking due to pipe separated. Employee fixed during inspection.
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer missing on all 3 restrooms.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In prep kitchen area, ice buckets stored on top shelf not inverted. Ice buckets inverted.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler at ambient temperature of 60f. Establishment has 2 reach-in coolers and walk-in freezer.
Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line, floor drain missing cover.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash signs missing at all handwash sinks. Operator placed signs at all sinks.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing door closer on back door.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At back storage area, chicken (57F - Cold Holding). Chicken sitting out 2 hours per operator. Operator returned to reach-in freezer.
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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach-in cooler soiled. Interior of microwave and ovens soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by triple sinks blocked by multiple pots, cutting board and containers. Operator moved all,items for access to handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On shelf in kitchen, bowl used in bulk rice container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles at front counter buffet and back storage areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair or missing in storage areas. Also, multiple walls in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer in back storage area, cracked with exposed insulation.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors throughout kitchen and storage areas.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In kitchen area, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in white reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs in both restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout establishment soiled. In kitchen area, multiple containers have soiled exteriors. Exterior of reach-in freezers in back storage soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket of water.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach in cooler near front entrance of kitchen. Interior of oven in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink blocked by large floor fan in kitchen. Fan moved.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead roaches in glue trap under sink in men's restroom. One dead roach in glue trap by breaker box in back storage area. Traps discarded.
Damage to floor, walls, and/or ceilings. Floor throughout kitchen is not smooth/cracked. Multiple walls in back hallway, back storage area and in kitchen are damaged. Multiple ceiling tiles show damage or are missing in back hallway and dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. Large chest freezer in back storage area near rear exit door is cracked with exposed insulation. Oven door in kitchen does not close correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen. Floor in back hallways and back storage area. Floor in front counter area. Walls in kitchen area - under triple sink and behind equipment.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Dumpster outside of establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's restrooms in back area. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves at front counter. Multiple shelves in kitchen. Exterior of buckets in kitchen. Exterior of both chest freezers in back storage area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Both shelves under large prep tables in kitchen.
Wall/Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style ceiling tiles in front buffet area and in back food storage area are not sealed/painted. Plywood wall at entrance to kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water by men's restroom in back area.
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