BEIRUT RESTAURANT & SPIRIT
3928 BAYMEADOWS RD #101, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-660-2136
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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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. Observed approximately 7 flying insects near dirty linen storage in kitchen. Observed three flying insects at triple sink drain. Observed two flying insects around dessert storage speed rack in kitchen. Observed three flying insects around two compartment sink. Observed two flying insects in mop sink closet. Observed three flying insects in soda gun holster at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015033902 | Aug 4, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on the floor around bag in box soda storage and ice machine in kitchen. Person in charge began cleaning.
Jul 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 handling spinach with bare hand at salad make station. Person in charge spoke to employee who donned gloves. Establishment does not have an AOP.
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment licensed for 165 seats during inspection. Has inside and outside seating totaling 235 at time of inspection. Per person in charge is on municipal system. Provided seating change form to operator.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 7 flying insects near dirty linen storage in kitchen. Observed three flying insects at triple sink drain. Observed two flying insects around dessert storage speed rack in kitchen. Observed three flying insects around two compartment sink. Observed two flying insects in mop sink closet. Observed three flying insects in soda gun holster at bar area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade brown paper towels utilized to line pita chips, desserts
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer raw beef no longer commercially packaged stored over uncovered cooked kibbeh. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on the floor around bag in box soda storage and ice machine in kitchen. Person in charge began cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored above fill line in reach in cooler at 49F. Person in charge removed excess. Pans of cooked beef on shelf in kitchen at 60F. Person in charge states has been out of walk in cooler for short period, moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles, bar gun nozzles, tea urn nozzles with mold like substance accumulation. Person in charge began cleaning.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed grape leaves made two days ago per person in charge with no date mark.
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 employee training expired 1.2026.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Debris accumulated on interior of dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap under back door with evidence of vermin present.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under triple sink. Hole in wall at server computer station by kitchen entrance. Hole in wall observed under counter at dishpit area. Ceiling vents above dishpit area with dust accumulated. Ceiling/ wall in kitchen by dough station with dust and flour accumulated. Heavy grease accumulation on cookline floor. Floor with debris accumulation along walls in kitchen especially at dishpit/ triple sink area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Several reach in freezer doors with exposed insulation. Also, cardboard utilized to line shelves in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with heavy debris accumulation. Keg reach in cooler in bar with mold like substance where front door meets exterior of unit. Also gaskets in same unit with mold like substance accumulation.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Cut lemons, pita bread at buffet line exposed, no hinged lids. Person in charge began moving under sneeze guard.
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato in ice pan at 58°. Just made. Cut tomato lowered in ice pan.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep table moved by manger.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraint.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ Loose cooler gaskets in kitchen. Multiple.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager.
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Inspector assisted in priming new chlorine supply bucket. 100 ppm thereafter.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee put on gloves without washing hands. (Handled soiled equipment. ) Manager intervened.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Bowl of lemons at buffet line. Moved by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned plates and bowls stored close to Hand Wash Sink. (Subject to splash) Moved by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Food stored on floor. Tub of (covered) meat on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose reach in freezer insulation gasket.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of chicken peas in walk in cooler. Uncovered tray of prepped food in reach in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tub of unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat prepped vegetables in make table. Moved by manager.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Frontline employee cutting lemons with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned plates stored close to Hand Wash Sink and dispensers. Moved by manager.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold plastic pan. Operator discarded item.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Freezer cooler insulation torn.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Bowl of Sliced lemons uncovered, without sneeze guard protection at buffet line. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at Hand Wash Sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair net.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered Container of cheese rolls in freezer. Covered by manger.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink set up for manual sanitizing. 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine used as ice dump sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose panel under Dish Machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple grooved cutting boards. Kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape over cooler handles.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn insulation to reach in freezer. Kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under Dish Machine with black like substance build up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Prep line. Moved by manager.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. Cleaned by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Cleaned silverware wiped without gloves. Manager intervened.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn Reach in freezer gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled racks in walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose hot water faucet at Hand wash sink. Dish Machine line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black like substance build up behind Dish Machine.
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.