CLARA'S TIDBITS RESTAURANT & CATERING
12276 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 709, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904-502-1750
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese block in front counter reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states unit was in temperature approximately 2 hours ago. In salad prep cheese, sprouts, cut lettuce held on ice as unit is at 55F ambient at 48-52F. Will hold on time until unit can be serviced. In sandwich prep across from salad prep cheese, cheese stored above fill line at 46-48F. Discussed possibility of holding on time.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl utilized as scoop in bulk rice.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in back kitchen showing wear.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee clothing on top of single service to go containers. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection 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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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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm. Set up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline Hand Wash Sink blocked by chair. Moved by manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonium test strips available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ie scoop on wet towel. Frontline. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water 70°. Moved by manager
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection 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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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food service employees onsite with no certified food manager present.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Equipment in poor repair. Rusty interior of kitchen microwave. Opposite microwave.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Frontline Hand wash sink hot water water supply restricted / slow running.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug spray by utensils rear dry goods. Moved 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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. Make Table.
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.