DESIGNED EVENTS
3823 HENDRICKS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32207 · (904)396-3299
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in microwave, three dead flies on table by oven, one fly by employee drink in office, cleaned up by operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly in microwave, three dead flies on table by oven, one fly by employee drink in office, cleaned up by operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Stop sale Horseradish sauce made with sour cream dated on 3/24, operator discarded it
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 50f shelled eggs in upright cooler, overnight, operator discarded it
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49f butter, sour cream, sour cream mix, half and half in upright cooler at 50f by triple sink, overnight, operator discarded them, stop sale
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. For two new employees that cook
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Box freezer has a cracked on the interior lid
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by triple sink has old build up on shelves
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates and plastic silverware in back storage, operator inverted them
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder in bulk containers on shelf, cook line area, operator labeled them salt and pepper
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. Employee cracked egg then removed gloves and grabbed container with cinnamon to sprinkle, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by triple sink
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager placed it on
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese opened 4 days ago, employee dated it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with food build up, used a few days ago
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front prep area
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. For two cooks here, Steve and Craig, has blank form, explained to them
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one cook here for 3 months, Steve
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in True upright cooler, by triple sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen above prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame and gaskets with white and black build up, employee cleaned it, dusty ac vent above stove
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door by storage area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on storage shelf at front prep area, also cups on shelf in storage room, employee inverted them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and orange on shelf above mustard in upright cooler at front prep area, manager moved it
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Cracked on wall under ac vent above stove
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 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 tuna in packet on top of plastic wrapped cake in upright cooler, employee moved fish to correct frozen
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For one catering in January, manager fond catering date and wrote it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee placed them on bottom shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on slicer, employee moved it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open raw chicken
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler by triple sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame in upright cooler, by triple sink, employee cleaned it
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates, storage area, employee inverted them
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle on hand sink
Oct 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cutting seared raw tuna then removed gloves and grabbed tray with cooked Brussels sprouts, explained to him and he washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf above spice paste, employee rearranged upright cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw bacon, employee rearranged
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mark Shine 8/30/18, mgr was going to take the test a couple of weeks ago and they didn't like where he was at and froze his account, showed me proof, he will call again to schedule
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink by prep room, employee moved it
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. For Charles
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Charles since January, food service
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee discarded it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting seared tuna
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls on shelf, storage area, employee inverted them
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in standing water, placed in running water by employee
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above cooked veggies, upright cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled flour by employee
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting cucumbers for salad, explained to her and she got gloves
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager placed one
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Cutting cucumbers, got gloves
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. For part cook chicken
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mark Shine expired on 8/30/23, he went to take test to southbank hotel and instructor didn't show up, inn February, he is thinking to do the online, he wasn't able to do on in March because of big event
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table, employee moved it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling open food
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler, true cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil jug, placed on shelf
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays on up top of storage shelf, prep area, and plates in storage room, employee inverted them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots on shelf above washed blueberries, employee rearranged
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, labeled flour
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator drank from open cup and then grabbed trays with food, he washed hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed his personal knife that he brought, explained proper procedure, he will sanitize
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf above wine, upright cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Employee placed it on
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William Biggins and Mark Shine expired on 8/30/23
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on table, moved to personal desk in office,
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling open foods
Single-service articles improperly stored. Utensils not covered and plates not inverted, mgr inverted them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro and green beans on shelf above cooked chicken and washed tomatoes, upright cooler
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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