DISTRICT
2026 WALNUT ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-995-1861
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta dated 7/8/26
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 marking for bacon wrapped jalapeños, brisket and meatballs. Manager added food items to Time as public health control paperwork.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Multiple tags missing last date served and stored not in chronological order.
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the manager a consumer advisory for oysters. Manager printed and posted oyster consumer advisory at entrance near bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on steam table.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rust on bottom shelf of prep table where clean utensil and food pans are stored.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue bin.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pouched eggs stored in water (64F - Cold Holding); mixed cheese (65F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (67F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (76F - Cold Holding) food items were stored at ambient room temperature on prep table. Per employee food items were out of the cooler for 1 hour. Employee put food items on ice to cool. Spoke with manager about time as public health control for food safety. Manager completed form during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtails (123F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well per employee there wasn't enough water in steam well. Employee added water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks cutting board on cooks line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid and cracked container on a few prepped food items in clear door cooler.
Food stored on floor. Containers of prepped food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon touching chopped peppers. Employee removed spoon
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is establishment, employee must pull door shut or it will remain cracked.
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in ware washing area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over salmon in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Deviled egg mix dated 9/1/25 in clear door cooler, half and half dated 8/30/25 in bar cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned can opener.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deviled egg mix dated 9/1/25 in clear door cooler, half and half dated 8/30/25 in bar cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching Sugar, employee properly stored scoop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment is not closing all the way in kitchen area.
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two pans grits (43-45F - Cooling); One pan short rib (61-63F - Cooling); One pan gumbo (49-51F - Cooling), all items stored overnight as per manager with no additional preparation today located inside double door upright glass reach in cooler with lid on top and condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded. Provided cooling flyer handout
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One container of dice tomatoes with prep date 4-22-25 and one container of cut tomatoes with prep date 4-23-25. Validated dates are correct with manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One container of dice tomatoes with prep date 4-22-25 and one container of cut tomatoes with prep date 4-23-25. Validated dates are correct with manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two pans grits (43-45F - Cooling); One pan short rib (61-63F - Cooling); One pan gumbo (49-51F - Cooling), all items stored overnight as per manager with no additional preparation today located inside double door upright glass reach in cooler with lid on top and condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded. Provided cooling flyer handout
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane chemical stored on shelf next to dry foods. Moved by manager.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Two pans grits (43-45F - Cooling); One pan short rib (61-63F - Cooling); One pan gumbo (49-51F - Cooling), all items stored overnight as per manager with no additional preparation today located inside double door upright glass reach in cooler with lid on top and condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded. Provided cooling flyer handout
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup stored above prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee personal bag on dry storage shelf next to food. All items Moved by manager.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with stored craw fish mix is broken near top
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor outside. Moved by manager.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light device stored on wall over clean dishes near kitchen door entrance. Manager moved plated
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shepard pie mix (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. Per employee they been rotating food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not properly secured near dry storage area
Food stored on floor. Container of flour breader mix stored on floor in kitchen area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pooling water in bottom of reach in cooler near oven
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 4 pans Bread pudding stored on shelf in kitchen area, per employee the owner just dropped the bread pudding off at the restaurant. Per employee they may have purchased the bread pudding from another restaurant but wasn't for sure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board small white cutting board on prep table
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Black cat on patio along with food bowl and water
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two co2 tanks not secured on side of refrigerator
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White Bowls stored not inverted on shelf near triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on door of flip top cooler
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ragu- tomato sauce (44-49F - Cold Holding); beef short ribs (45F - Cold Holding); rice (44F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the walk in cooler on second shelf. Food items were prepared on 9/4/23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ragu- tomato sauce (44-49F - Cold Holding); beef short ribs (45F - Cold Holding); rice (44F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the walk in cooler on second shelf. deli meat (49F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler over filled above chill line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Raw shell egg used in the Titi me Pregunto beverage
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seal beef products then sous vide beef products when needed for service. Per manager she is working with Tallahassee to approve their Haccp plan
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on Hummus in flip top cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizing solution stored on floor, employee properly stored buckets
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled White container with blue lid, employee labeled container flour
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.