DESI HANGOUT
8243 WESTERN WAY CIRCLE, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-466-7024
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 16 visits since August 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live ants in various parts of unit during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025025366 | Jan 16, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee made with real butter left at room temperature overnight at 67F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee made with real butter left at room temperature overnight at 67F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by large container of utensils. Person in charge made accessible.
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state.
Nov 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state.
Oct 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the wall in external storage of unapproved commissary by hand wash sink. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state.
Food being prepared outside. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale.
Oct 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the wall in external storage of unapproved commissary by hand wash sink. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state.
Food being prepared outside. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale.
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the wall in external storage of unapproved commissary by hand wash sink. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs stored on counter at 68F ambient. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved back to reach in cooler during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. RAID spray observed stored on shelf over spices in unapproved commissary.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment during inspection.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go pints used as scoops in dry goods.
Food being prepared outside. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in unapproved commissary.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in cabinet in food truck, also in external storage trailer.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added prep table with clean dishware storage, rice cooker, oil storage on covered porch area to unit. Also, establishment is storing food product in white trailer located on property with unit, not indicated on plans.
Jan 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flat of shell eggs stored in kitchen at 65F ambient. Person in charge states have been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Recommend holding on time.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rice in rice cooker stored outside of unit on covered porch area of truck where prep table has been added.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and yogurt stored on counter of unit at 45-50F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Recommend holding on time.
Wastewater on ground. At time of inspection, observed constant drip of wastewater from wastewater tank valve onto ground under unit. Observed food debris on ground under wastewater tank cap.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment unable to provide test strips.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added prep table with clean dishware storage, rice cooker, oil storage on covered porch area to unit. Also, establishment is storing food product in white trailer located on property with unit, not indicated on plans.
Food stored outside. Observed rice in rice cooker stored outside of unit on covered porch area of truck where prep table has been added. See stop sale.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between two reach in coolers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not inverted at counter. Person in charge inverted.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up.
Nov 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment utilizing storage shed to store single service items and food products on site at set up location. Also, establishment has tanks for potable water, exterior gray tank, not utilizing commissary applied with.
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment utilizing storage shed to store single service items and food products on site at set up location. Also, establishment has tanks for potable water, exterior gray tank, not utilizing commissary applied with.
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
7 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment with no potable running water. At time of inspection no water available. Person in charge states due to no one able to turn on generator.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed chutneys, cut chicken, cabbage, cauliflower and potatoes prepared or made at home per person in charge.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank not integral part of unit. Establishment is utilizing non integral potable clean water tanks and non integral gray tanks for wastewater.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut produce in direct contact with to go bags.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live ants in various parts of unit during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed chutneys, cut chicken, cabbage, cauliflower and potatoes prepared or made at home per person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment utilizing storage shed to store single service items and food products on site at set up location. Also, establishment has tanks for potable water, exterior gray tank, not utilizing commissary applied with.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of storage shed. Also bulk food products stored on floor in unit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not on unit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor and outside of storage shed.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soapy water per owner
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
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.