CABALEN EATERY
2294 MAYPORT ROAD #5, Jacksonville FL 32233 · 904.247.6645
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on top of display cooler containers of Coconut milk, corn and shredded cheese (76F - Cold Holding) with heat added. Manager stated desserts were placed out 6 hours prior. See stop sale
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice cooker with cooked rice on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager JAY M expired 4-27-2025.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager JAY M expired 4-27-2025.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed large pan of meat stored on floor located in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Manager stated they were scheduled to be cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bowl of frozen shrimp in sink to thaw. Manager turned water on shrimp to thaw.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Manager hung mop to dry properly.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in stand alone cooler. Manager removed and stored properly in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs in stand alone cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Beef (122F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated cooked beef.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored in employee hand sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat desserts without time mark prepared onsite.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all required employee training expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on stand alone cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor on service line. Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates stored on floor on hallway near kitchen.. Manager will remove and store properly.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, two pans of pork 101F. Both pans placed in cooler approximately five (5) hours prior. Pork discarded. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, two pans of pork 101F. Both pans placed in cooler approximately five (5) hours prior. Pork discarded. See stop sale.
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. Employee preparing fresh green beans with bare hands. Inspector coached employee on proper food preparation procedures. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, six containers of cooked pork, eggs, raw pork, eggs, and cooked vegetables 49F. Employee states reach in cooler was opened/closed frequently during lunch rush. Inspector checked ambient air temperature - 62F. Inspector asked doors to be kept closed to see rate of temperature drop. Inspector rechecked ambient air temperature 48F after 30 minutes. Inspector asked employees to keep doors closed for temperature recovery.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. All items at front counter (pork, chicken, bananas, vegetables) are not time marked. Items removed from temperature control approximately one (1) prior. All items time marked.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink in kitchen for approximately five (5) seconds and without soap. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In front display counter, containers of flan and containers of cooked sweet potatoes prepared two days prior are not dated. Employee began dating products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee certifications presented expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food at front counter.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. At front counter, case of squash and case of plastic water bottles on floor. Items moved and stored correctly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in hallway near unisex restroom. Wall behind door in unisex restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Backsplash for oven.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting fresh green beans before rinsing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Packaged napkins on floor at front counter. Napkins moved and stored correctly. Tin foil containers on shelf in hallway by restrooms not inverted. Containers inverted.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored in stand alone cooler over unwashed string beans. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for items held under time control. Manager placed time mark for foods on time control.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector provided copy of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on food storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of bottled water stored on floor of front line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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