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CLEAN EATZ

4828 DEER LAKE DR W, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.900.3000

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614945
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed opened container of half and half in walk-in-cooler opened 10/30/25, not consumed within 7 days of opening container. See Stop Sale
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector in ice machine at front service line soiled. Also, cutting boards on flip top reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used to fill pan with water. Also, observed hand wash sink on front service line used to dump ice and rinse containers. Discussed with operator that hand wash sinks to be used for handwashing only. Operator discussed same with employees
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at ice machine on front service line soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on sandwich press across from grill soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at front service line. Provided hand wash sign to operator and was posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single use food bags stored on floor under front counter.
Basic/25-05-4
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Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed opened container of half and half in walk-in-cooler opened 10/30/25, not consumed within 7 days of opening container. See Stop Sale
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bleu cheese crumbles, sliced Swiss cheese, shredded cheese blend, house made ranch dressing, cut lettuce (45F-50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from hand wash sink at cook line. Operator stated employee left lids open during rush. Observed thermostat on exterior of reach-in cooler at 34F. Operator closed lids a couple of times during this inspection and stated he will call to have serviced.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use deli paper on shelf across from grill and another bottle with same contents on shelf in prep area next to single use to go containers. Operator removed both spray bottles of sanitizer to properly store.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice making plate in ice machine at front service station soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front service area next to smoothie making station. Per employees, sink at front counter is not used for hand washing, but used for dumping. Reviewed establishments plans on file and verified that the sink is a designated hand wash sink at front service line. Discussed with manager that hand sink can only be used for handwashing and must remain stocked and accessible at all times. Operator replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees hired more than 60 days ago without proof of food safety training. (Fabi, Kendall, etc)
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Operator unable to provide proof that some employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and had employees read and sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front service area next to smoothie making station. Per employees, sink at front counter is not used for hand washing, but used for dumping. Reviewed establishments plans on file and verified that the sink is a designated hand wash sink at front service line. Discussed with manager that hand sink can only be used for handwashing and must remain stocked and accessible at all times. Operator replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on menu. Operator stated that if a guest requests undercooked ie: mid rare that it can be prepared per guests request. A consumer advisory was emailed to operator during this inspection and posted at front counter area.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cleaner shelf near office. Operator labeled spray bottle of window cleaner and emptied 2nd bottle out since he was unsure of the product.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at front service station soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on shelf in dry food storage area. Operator removed employees keys and phone to properly store.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink on front service line. Provided a sign to operator during this inspection. Operator posted hand wash sign at hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped packages of single use napkins stored on floor under front service counter.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator removed wet wiping cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat cooked chicken- not all sealed and commercially packaged. Operator removed cooked chicken to properly store.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink at front counter in smoothie making station used for dumping ice. Discussed with operator about it being a hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on front counter. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf across from grill. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cooked chicken at cook line shelf. Per Person In Charge. Just made. Marked by manger.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of sanitizer next to single service lids and deli tissue paper. Moved by manager
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
High priority/29-42-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen salmon with marking that it be kept frozen with bag not cut. Cut by manger.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beards guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Apr 9, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored over commercially packaged ready to eat vegetables in reach-in freezer across from cookline. Operator removed raw beef to properly store.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from oven soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf across from grill. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged salmon stating on package to keep frozen until use still in sealed packaging.
Basic/06-09-1
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. Grab and go salads in front deli case near POS missing date product was prepared and address. Employee started writing in missing info on label during this inspection.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched personal items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch ear pods and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Spoke to manager regarding proper hand washing with employee touching ear buds. Manager stated he spoke to employee on proper hand washing.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on preparation table next to food. Manager removed and stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.