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BALKAN CAFE

8595 BEACH BLVD STE #305, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.998.9333

Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2613741
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
SEP 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Verified under same ownership. Assist operator during inspection but having trouble linking account to pay.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Verified under same ownership. Assist operator during inspection but having trouble linking account to pay.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen area. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back storage area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Second reach in cooler fridge with soiled gasket in back kitchen area
Basic/23-03-4

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.