CENTURION CAFE & GRILL
10201 CENTURION PKWY N #110, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-707-5079
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed on cook line.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over liquid pasteurized egg in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Almond milk commercially processed opened 6 days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with unlabeled with degreaser in bottles per person in charge. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in two lay down reach in freezers in back kitchen.
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Time/temperature control for safety items in grab and go case for customer self service missing date packaged. Person in charge marked during inspection.
Oct 2, 2025Call 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. In grill side fliptop cheese, cheese, tomatoes cut at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 54F during inspection. Person in charge states was in temperature at 7am when he arrived. Removed excess items and will keep small amount for remaining time. Person in charge called for service during inspection. Half and half in small glass door cooler at 45F. Person in charge states had out of unit for approximately 5 minutes.
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, rinsing and air drying dishware without sanitizing step. Person in charge coached employee and set up sanitizer at 100ppm. Resanitized items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In grill side fliptop cheese, cheese, tomatoes cut at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 54F during inspection. Person in charge states was in temperature at 7am when he arrived. Removed excess items and will keep small amount for remaining time. Person in charge called for service during inspection. Half and half in small glass door cooler at 45F. Person in charge states had out of unit for approximately 5 minutes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes made more than 24 hours ago in reach in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in back kitchen around vents.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on handle to reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in small glass door dressing cooler at front line, and in bread reach in freezer in back kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date packaged from self service items at front counter area.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef (48F-52F - Cooling) in pot in reach-in cooler since yesterday just before closing time. Cooked beef unable to reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed on cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (48F-52F - Cooling) in pot in reach-in cooler since yesterday just before closing time. Cooked beef unable to reach 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back prep area soiled/ stained.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handles of reach-in cooler and reach in freezer in prep areas.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel observed under cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler at front service line.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Food items prepared and packaged on site for grab and go case missing date of preparation. Operator wrote date on all grab and go items in case.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored on lidded pan above fill line in reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge moved to reach in freezer to chill. Retemped at 43F by end of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees with expired training 10.2024 and 5.2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with purple chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on several handles to reach in units in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Date packaged missing from salads in grab and go case. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape on stand up reach in cooler handles in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Items for self service missing date prepared. Person in charge marked during inspection.
Sanitizer stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizing wipes stored on shelf with single service items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow leak under prep sink in kitchen. Dripping into catch bucket.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Person in charge renewed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heavy cream dated 11/8.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad made 2 days ago not date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on handles of stand up units in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service salads and desserts missing minimum labeling.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front line slow draining.
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