CARTELS KITCHEN SEAFOOD & MORE
3002 N. MRYTLE AVE, Jacksonville FL 32209
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
SEP 25
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in unit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024006267 | Oct 25, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | $800 |
| 5--2021031435 | Apr 6, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | $400 |
| 5--2021005507 | Dec 1, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 | $1,200 |
| 5--2019053421 | Oct 17, 2019 | Mar 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2020.
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. Observed 1 and only employee engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training. No other proof was able to be provided.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryers. Soiled walls throughout interior. Soiled ceilings around lights.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled wire racks used for dry storage near reach in cooler that's in disrepair. Soiled fryer sides. Soiled shelves under prep table next to fryer station.
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2020.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chaffing fuel canisters stored next to food items on top of reach in cooler.
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. Observed 1 and only employee engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training. No other proof was able to be provided.
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. Observed 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior with no signed reporting agreement.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed only reach in cooler in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right of door with visible light shining through.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryers. Soiled walls throughout interior. Soiled ceilings around lights.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor completely missing directly in front of back door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall above truck tire, completely exposing outside.
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. Observed no license number posted on exterior of unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled wire racks used for dry storage near reach in cooler that's in disrepair. Soiled fryer sides. Soiled shelves under prep table next to fryer station.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed large hold above truck tire rendering truck completely exposed to outside.
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breading station, chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken out for 30 minutes during rush. Moved to reach-in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On lower shelf at cashier station, spray bottles of Clorox and Awesome stored next to jugs of water and boom boom sauce.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple lower shelves have rusting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back exterior door. Gap at bottom sides of side exterior door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up.
Floors and/or walls in disrepair. Floor at entrance soft to walk on, covered with black mat. Exterior wall at back door, wood splintered.
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 conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have build up of dust and black residue. Exterior of multiple bowls and containers have build up of food residue.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior door not self closing.
Jul 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in unit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020
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