BITES BY EMA
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-440-6432
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One by upright cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over sour cream, raw chicken stored over bread in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink dispenser and soap bottle stored in hand wash sink, employee removed items from Hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, employee provided paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Thin white cutting boards on prep line.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No Hair restraint on cook working flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pump into a clear container near triple sink.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Back wooden cover on back door of trailer.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cut raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed bag of fries, explained to her and washed hands
Live, small flying insects found. One by upright cooler
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. One container with flour has blanket on label, explained to operator
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef, explained to employee, on open warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things in hand sink, employee moved them
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr has principles certificate only on email and he stated he took test but he can't find certificate, he's called them and he cannot reach them, their customer service states it's temporary closed and the chat never gets him anywhere, trued while inspecting, on open warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could find it
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. Two employees here since it was licensed and he was confused on what to do, explained to him, on open warning.
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. All of them, on open warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above unwashed onions, employee rearranged
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator said they came off with rain one day
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, on email
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Employee placed one, black upright cooler,
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic silverware boxes on floor
Jul 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then handling clean equipment without washing hands.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment
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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 2 totally employees with no proof of form. Provided form
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Spoke to operator of commissary on file and said this food trailer is no longer on their list.
Jun 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then handling clean equipment without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee wash and rinse knife after cutting raw chicken and then place near grill area to be stored for later use without sanitizing.
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Operator stated has reach in freezer and reach in cooler coolers at home with stored food for food trailer and removed food at end of day to place at home. Stop sale provided for all items: 3 containers of prep banana pudding made at home 3 containers of commercial strawberry cake 4 containers of produce strawberries 1 container of commercial chocolate mouse cake 1 pack of raw chicken breast 1 pack of produce peppers 1 bag of prep raw broccoli Reviewed with operator below the following: A PRIVATE RESIDENCE CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO OBTAIN POTABLE WATER, DUMP WASTE WATER OR TO PREPARE, COOK OR STORE FOOD. If vehicle needs to store food, engage in food preparation or engage in dishwashing, the vehicle will be required to have a DBPR or Department of Agriculture licensed food service commissary.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator stated has reach in freezer and reach in cooler coolers at home with stored food for food trailer and removed food at end of day to place at home. Stop sale provided for all items: 3 containers of prep banana pudding made at home 3 containers of commercial strawberry cake 4 containers of produce strawberries 1 container of commercial chocolate mouse cake 1 pack of raw chicken breast 1 pack of produce peppers 1 bag of prep raw broccoli Reviewed with operator below the following: A PRIVATE RESIDENCE CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO OBTAIN POTABLE WATER, DUMP WASTE WATER OR TO PREPARE, COOK OR STORE FOOD. If vehicle needs to store food, engage in food preparation or engage in dishwashing, the vehicle will be required to have a DBPR or Department of Agriculture licensed food service commissary.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (77F - Cold Holding), stored on prep table and place there approximately 10mins ago from reach in cooler and left out after preparing orders. Employee place back in reach in cooler
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. Operator has no form. Provided form
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink block with food inside. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment
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. Operator has 2 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 2 totally employees with no proof of form. Provided form
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Spoke to operator of commissary on file and said this food trailer is no longer on their list.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink at 68F. Unit sink was unplugged. Manager plug in and now at 85F and above
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Condiments containers and case of ketchup packets stored on floor
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on exterior of unit
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go portion cups stored on floor
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.