CITY CAFE
4500 SALISBURY RD #185, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.281.9007
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-26. Establishment observed operating with an expired license, operator paid. *
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Above spices and potatoes on shelf in back kitchen, operator rearranged
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed ice scoops but didn't sanitize them and placed them by over ice machine as cleaned, explained to her
Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Gyro cone saved yesterday, placed in freezer and is cooking again today, operator discarded it
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6-1-26. Establishment observed operating with an expired license, operator paid. *
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on guard in gyro machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator placed gyro cone in hand sink at front counter to cut and discard, explained to him and he removed it
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None, operator left it at home
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. None, left at home
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. Unable to see certificates, left at home, has blank form
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above burner in back prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table, operator discarded it
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Half pony tail and making sandwiches, explained to her
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn in prep cooler, front counter and upright cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container with old build up for ice scoops, employee washed them
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelfs above triple sink and upright coolers is dusty
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By ice machine, strong odor
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above sauces and nacho cheese, operator rearranged upright cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking when opened, shoots water up, hand sink by ice machine, back kitchen, also base of faucet in triple sink
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage area in dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent above stove top area in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee preparing food with no hair restraint on front line
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator has whole intact gyro cone that was previously heated and cooking on gyro machine on yesterday but operator cooled entire cone and place in reach in cooler from overnight and then place back on gyro machine this morning to continue cooking. Gyro machine spindle is broken and gyro meat not spinning continuously. Operator has new switch to install on machine. Reviewed with operator and provided SAFE HANDLING OF GYROS handout.
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. Operator has only 1 food handler employee Katia F who has expired food handler training on 12-29-24
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator has whole intact gyro cone that was previously heated and cooking on gyro machine on yesterday but operator cooled entire cone and place in reach in cooler from overnight and then place back on gyro machine this morning to continue cooking. Gyro machine spindle is broken and gyro meat not spinning continuously. Operator has new switch to install on machine. Reviewed with operator and provided SAFE HANDLING OF GYROS handout.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in handwashing wash sink. Moved by manager.
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. Operator has only 1 food handler employee Katia F who has expired food handler training on 12-29-24
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Single C02 tank in kitchen Office time secured
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage area in dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent above stove top area in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white powdered substance stored on front counter in container. Manager stated its frappe powder
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of food stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank on front line not secured
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile above upright single door reach in freezer in dining area and above dry storage in same area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line with dust build up
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine for sanitizing but has no chlorine test strips
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dining area with dry storage foods in closet
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen with dust build up in vent
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler with torn gasket
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Employee frying eggs in kitchen with no hood system over stove top
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in double door upright reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen with equipments stored inside
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chili meat stored in double door upright reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked. Employee stated prep on Monday
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage and reach in cooler in dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen with dust build up in vent
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Employee frying eggs in kitchen with no hood system over stove top
Oct 16, 2023Inspection 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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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and handle slice cheese to prepare sandwich. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands at three compartment sink area. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands at hand wash sink
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage and reach in cooler in dining area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint in kitchen area
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Employee frying eggs in kitchen with no hood system over stove top
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.