BABA'S HALAL
10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD UNIT 308, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-586-2153
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 9 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Observed time/temperature control for safety food cold held greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro on counter in kitchen at 48-50F. Rice in pan in kitchen at 48F. Person in charge began reheating.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut vegetables, cheese in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
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. Two employees on duty working at establishment for longer than 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior chute of ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in external dry storage located on 1st floor.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around shared dumpster bay.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on external dry storage located on 1st floor.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed pan of preportioned sauce containers stored in drink ice. Person in charge removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White sauce that contains sour cream stored in squeeze bottle at room temperature at 69F. Person in charge states has been out of unit less than 4 hours, moved to unit holding temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage unit located on 1st floor, observed chemicals stored on cases of single service items. Person in charge removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with glass cleaner per person in charge unlabeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on cases of food. Person in charge removed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. Person in charge reconnected.
Stored food not covered. Observed gyro in walk in cooler on tray uncovered.
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added dry storage and refrigeration storage on 1st floor of mall in units 136 B and C. Is not indicated on original plans. Establishment has also moved mop sink by ice machine and installed hand wash sink in its place. Not indicated on plans.
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over falafel in reach in cooler. Fish moved to appropriate location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand wash sink closest to walk in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment at time of inspection.
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/. Establishment has added dry storage and refrigeration storage on 1st floor of mall in units 136 B and C. Is not indicated on original plans. Establishment has also moved mop sink by ice machine and installed hand wash sink in its place. Not indicated on plans.
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 any training for employees at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink by walk in cooler not functioning.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with chemicals unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by ice machine unsecured.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed under ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed cases of food product stored on floor in external dry storage.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open on shared grease receptacle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in external storage area.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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11-26-1 Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge. No proof employees made aware of reporting duties. 10.15.24 Operator needs more time to obtain.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of CFM and no other CFM employed at this location. 10.15.24 Operator needs more time to obtain.
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed time/temperature control for safety food cold held greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro on counter in kitchen at 48-50F. Rice in pan in kitchen at 48F. Person in charge began reheating.
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in wholesome, sound condition. 1/2 gyro cone on spit all day yesterday per person in charge cooled without being cut-cooked- prior to cooling.
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed blue chemical stored on shelf above rice cooker in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Intermediate Priority- Observed Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed employee fill squeeze bottle with water at front hand wash sink.
Intermediate Priority- Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for three-compartment sink/ware washing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for quaternary ammonium.
Intermediate Priority- Observed: Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed" Hand wash sink by walk in cooler not accessible due to not working. Person in charge states is due to be replaced and walk in cooler extended. Provided plan review information to operator.
Intermediate Priority- Observed: No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodbourne illness. No proof employees made aware of reporting duties.
Priority Intermediate- Manger or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment provided during inspection.
Basic Priority- Observed Single service articles improperly stored. Single service items not inverted on service line and in back of kitchen. Also, cases of single service items stored on floor of external storage area. Person in charge inverted.
Basic Priority- Observed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers with sugar per person in charge unlabeled.
Basic Priority- Observed: Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler and in external storage located on 1st floor of mall.
Basic Priority- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on exterior of several clean dishware items.
Basic priority- Observed: No handwashing sign provided at hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Provided to operator.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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