CASBAH CAFE
3628 ST JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-981-9966
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in open patio bar area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to store beef. Employee removed meat from bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink, manager provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls used to scoop seasonings.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle is scoop touching hummus, manager removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and curtains in walk in cooler are soiled. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler and cooler in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink. Employee removed labels and cleaned dishes.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall near flip top cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on seasonings including white powdery substances. Manager labeled
Sep 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In hand wash sink near triple sink. Sprayer at triple sink is lower than the floor rim of sink, manager readjusted sprayer hose during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table, employee moved cell phone.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked scoop used to scoop cooked rice. Manager discarded scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water 78F, manager removed water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Small insect control device plugged in wall above prep table where cooked rice and couscous is stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with a black mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil pans stored on top of cooler not inverted, manager inverted foil pans.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Hookah smoking during inspection in the bar area.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 stored over raw lamb in reach in cooler near oven
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at hand wash sink near triple sink
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 open with no date mark in clear door reach in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of wooden spoon Rice touching cooked rice in bin
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave, manager cleaned microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment are soiled with grease debris Gaskets soiled with food debris on cooks line
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in open patio bar area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge moved and rearranged to proper storage.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one shelled egg in walk-in cooler store on flat with other uncracked shelled eggs. Person in charge discarded on site.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in reach in cooler by reach in freezers opened with no date marking. At time of inspection person in charge stated it was opened at noon the day before. Person in charge labeled milk on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on silverware selling station. Observed employee belongings on prep table stored with boxes of baklava. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in bar area soiled and with standing water. Person in charge indicated that is where the floor mats are left to air dry. Person in charge removed mats and cleaned floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of ketchup stored on floor at server silverware rolling station. Observed boxes of lettuce stored on floor in kitchen by reach in freezers. Person in charge moved ketchup to shelves and lettuce to walk-in cooler. Person in charge indicated produce was delivered day of.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored in chicken salad in reach in cooler on cook line with handle in contact with product. Person in charge moved scoop to dish.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line and on walk-in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed frayed spatula. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of a white powder under prep table with no label. Person in charge communicated it was sugar and labeled it accordingly.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) manager changed all chemicals during inspection. Dish machine 100 ppm at end of inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell Eggs stored over bread in the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items during inspection. Leg of lamb stored in white reach in freezer where French fries are stored. Lamb was stored over fries, manager removed lamb from freezer to put into meat freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless silver bowl stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed bowl
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Blue solution in bar area, manager labeled spray bottle
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table. Manager discarded beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint, employee put on hair net
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor under equipment in kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Case of Water stored on floor in server area
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching Cooked rice, manager removed spoon
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on Hood filters Black debris on exterior of dish machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in kitchen area, black debris on wall behind dish machine
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee restocked paper towels
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near white chest freezer, employee discarded roach and cleaned the area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table in kitchen area, employee moved beverage
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor is soiled with food debris under shelves. Employee cleaned floor
Food stored on floor. Sauces stored on floor in the walk in cooler, open case of food stored on floor in dry storage area, employee properly stored food items
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water in kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease and black build up Exterior of dish machine is soiled with black debris Dust on walk in cooler fans
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris in kitchen area on prep line, black debris on wall in ware washing area behind dish machine
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.