AYU'S CAFE
7933 BAYMEADOWS WAY STE 8, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.767.2463
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on line at 116F. Person in charge began reheating.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs kept on cook line at ambient temperature of 60F. Person in charge will hold small amount on time and completed time paperwork during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine for sanitizing. Person in charge unable to provide test strips during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with white debris accumulation on ceiling of unit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in small reach in freezer on cook line.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in back kitchen unsecured.
Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor at front counter. Person in charge raised.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Makeline reach in cooler with standing water in unit.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under back hand wash sink leaks when in use. Person in charge added catch bucket during inspection u til sink can be repaired.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle lettuce with bare hand, person in charge spoke to employee.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with soapy water then rinsing and placing to air dry with no sanitizing step, person in charge stopped employee. Explained proper triple sink set up. Person in charge will rewash dishes with sanitizing step.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored with single service items. Chemical placed in appropriate location.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses stored on microwave. Person in charge removed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet piece missing at triple sink. Person in charge added, but still leaking.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall observed by triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler above food. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kibbeh in reach in freezer stored in direct contact with to go style bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on line at 116F. Person in charge began reheating.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen items thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw beef skewers no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge began rearranging.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs in container at cookline at 68F ambient. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in front hand wash sink. Item was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on clean plate. Also employee cigarettes stored on bag in box soda. Person in charge removed.
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. Muffins for customer self service missing minimum labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, person in charge remade to 100ppm.
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