CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
4712 RIVER CITY DR SUITE 105, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.421.0179
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink across from ware washing area.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken breast (146-151F - Cooking), observed employee on cook line stating chicken was done to take final cooking temperature and not reaching minimum internal temperature. Chicken was being cooked to be cool down for later use. Operator is not using non continuous cooking method. Employee re-cooked chicken to 171F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, raw shrimp (51-59F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48-51F - Cold Holding); noodles (47-50F - Cold Holding), all stored under cook line reach in cooler drawer and place there from main walk in cooler approximately 2 hrs ago as per manager. Unit at 49F ambient temperature. Manager place service call and had all items moved to walk in freezer to bring down temperature
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Employee on cook line not using thermometer to take final temperature of cooked chicken after initial cooking temperature was 146-151F for final temperature.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of reach in cooler. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on front line near reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reach in cooler in kitchen with standing water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung at mop bucket
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef, cut cabbage, cooked chicken nuggets, raw beef (47F-54F - Cold Holding) in drawers of reach-in cooler next to stove. Operator thinks te drawers may not have been fully closed when cooler was in defrost. Operator removed TCS foods from drawers and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cell phone, then move trash can and then handle the pizza peel without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef, cut cabbage, cooked chicken nuggets, raw beef (47F-54F - Cold Holding) in drawers of reach-in cooler next to stove. Operator thinks te drawers may not have been fully closed when cooler was in defrost. Operator removed TCS foods from drawers and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance and bucket of sanitizer solution stored next to fry pans on bottom shelf across from stove area. Employee removed spray bottle of sanitizer and bucket of sanitizer solution to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed portable cutting board and cutting board on reach-in cooler at end of cook line soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front service line. Operator replenished paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on counter next to pizza oven. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked plastic pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler top drawer at pizza make station torn. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler at end of cook line next to fryer and hand wash sink in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door, shelves and some boxes of food in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic containers stored on clean storage shelf in warewashing area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at end of cook line next to fryer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers on top of reach-in cooler at end of cook line containing white powdery substance removed from its original packaging. Operator labeled potato starch and rice flour.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of tomato basil pinched/ crimped near bottom rim of can. Stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on counter next to black pepper mill near pizza oven. Also, spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to clean fry pans on shelf next to salad making station. Employee removed bot spray bottles of cleaner and sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area, nozzle at lemonade dispenser, 2 tomato/ lemon wedgers on bottom shelf in prep area soiled. Also, portable green cutting board near salad making station soiled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at hand wash sink across from warewashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense seasoning on shelf in prep area. Operator removed souflee cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in waresshing area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler at salad making station torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walls, floor and shelving in walk in freezer. Also, ice buildup up in small ice cream freezer outside kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from handle of oven on cook line next to fryers. Employee removed tongs to properly store.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of Microwave on left on shelf above salad making station soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, handles of fryer baskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean containers on clean storage shelf in warewashing area have old labels adhered to pans.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler at end of kitchen across from salad making station.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water at hand wash sink next to pizza making station took long time to get hot. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink while water was still cold. Inquired with operator about hot water and it got hot after running for more than 3 minutes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, cooked noodles (46F-51F - Cold Holding) in rice drawers below grill. Operator stated items were in cooler from last night and unsure when cooler stopped working. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, cooked noodles (46F-51F - Cold Holding) in rice drawers below grill. Operator stated items were in cooler from last night and unsure when cooler stopped working. See Stop Sale. Also, sliced American cheese (53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler at end of cook line next to hand wash sink. Operator stated not TCS foods were suppose to be in there. Employee recently put block of cheese in cooler. Operator removed cheese and placed in nearby working cooler to chill cheese. Also, cooked chicken, goat cheese (45F-47F - Cold Holding) at pizza making station. Employee stated he had drawers opened earlier when setting up. Operator discussed with employee to keep drawers closed to chill foods.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours in reach-in cooler on front service line not date marked. Operator date marked milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holster of soda gun at bar area soiled. Also, multiple cutting boards on cook line at reach-in coolers soiled/ stained. Also, cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area used to store multiple cups. Operator removed cups from hand wash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink across from ware washing area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 48F-51F. Observed gasket on bottom drawer loose.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee with beard engaging with food prep at pizza making station
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line have torn gaskets/ gaskets in disrepair. Also, red handled spatula in prep area has burned handle and top.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor and door frame.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on multiple clean containers on storage shelf in warewashing area.
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bleu cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at end of cook line next to fryer. Operator stated TCS foods went in cooler this morning. Operator calling to have reach-in cooler serviced. Also, cooked chicken (46F) in top of open aired cooler at salad making station. Operator removed chicken to nearby cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle on juice machine at side service line soiled. Also, holster at soda gun in bar area soiled. Also, multiple portable cutting boards and cutting board on reach-in cooler next to fryer on cook line, prep area, and service line soiled/ stained.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in prep area. Employee replenished soap at hand wash sink.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to fryer on cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 50F. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple red handled spatulas in dipper well on cooling in poor repair/ melted/ burned.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door, floor and boxes on cart in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door on cook line. Operator removed tongs to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on multiple reach-in cooler drawers/ coolers on cook line soiled. Also, handles of fryer baskets soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops at mop sink stored in a manner that mops not able to properly air dry.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Degreaser. Marked by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Prep line.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing window cleaner stored on top of table near cups and glass ware. Employee removed spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back room soiled at top of unit behind splash plate.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored in dirty drawer. Manager removed and placed back in ware washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef had employees remove and store drinks properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored on top of reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Chef had employee remove and store properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on. Chef took bracelet off.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with beard without beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on cook line stored on equipment handles. Chef removed tongs from equipment.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the end of cook line. Chef had employee remove and stored properly.
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