BIG AL'S CHEESESTEAKS
1350 UNIVERSITY BLVD N, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 9043672132
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 28 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 wing 89f in warmer, manager reheated. To 165f Provided time as a public health form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019012517 | Mar 7, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 129f cooked ground beef 110f in warmer, manager turned up warmer to reheat, cooked this morning, rechecked 167f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker needed on hose bib next to triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Steak egg rolls
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak, steak egg rolls.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink next to dish area turned off, manager turned on
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Glass build over prep area in kitchen,
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Needs self closer on rest room door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container with white substance, manager states it's sugar
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken strips over raw beef meat balls in reach in flip top cooler on line, manager moved to store correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wing 89f in warmer, manager reheated. To 165f Provided time as a public health form
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottle stored over flip top cooler
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 glass bulb over prep area, not shielded
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door glass cooler where eggs and bacon are stored
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw fish and shrimp. Over cooked shrimp and cooked chicken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose next to triple sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area of ice machine on white deflector
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep area,
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machines
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to triple sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Torrey Lewey expired 3-21-24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went purchase chlorine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasoning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice bucket, and inside of reach in cooler
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom in dining room. Manager provided
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area and in back storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In restroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. In back storage area
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.