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1170 AIRPORT RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 9047414980
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 45 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. License paid for during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area, no paper towels at handwash sink. Paper towels supplied during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room, open cases of single service cups and lids stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelves.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At buffet drink station, lids for coffee cups not inverted. Operator inverted lids.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen, mop stored in bucket with water. Mop,moved to air dry.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area, no paper towels at handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen area, cell phone and keys stored on counter.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen area, bottle water jug stored floor. In storage area, condiments stored in drawers, not 6 inches off floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At buffet area on juice and coffee machines, plates above nozzles have encrusted splatter build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area, case of plastic lids stored on floor.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In storage room, cardboard used on table with oranges and loaves of bread. Operator removed cardboard.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In kitchen area reach-in cooler, personal food not segregated. Operator moved all items to drawer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At buffet area on juice and coffee machines, plates above nozzles have encrusted splatter build up. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room, cases of cups, napkins and plastic wrap stored on floor. Operator moved all items to shelf.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. License paid for during inspection.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of shelled eggs stored on counter at room temperature (ambient air temperature 74F). Eggs placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Eggs moved to reach in cooler (ambient air temperature 39F).
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified manager for establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
No handwash sink for employees. Only hand washing sink for establishment is in operable. Establishment voluntarily closed operations.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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. No proof of any employee food handler training.
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. No proof available. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in restroom by dining area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing chemical cleaner stored under hand washing sink in kitchen area. Bottles labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen and in food storage area are not sealed/painted.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind door at entrance to kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage area.
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.