DUA LOUNGE
8532 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-767-4904
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Large amount of bagged trash on ground tried of dumpster. Observed large amount of flying insects present.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Two employees working in kitchen at establishment for more than 60 days with no proof of employee training.
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insect on cut orange in reach in cooler under plastic wrap surrounding container. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed two flying insects in not in use secondary bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw lamb stored over lime juice. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw steak. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed live flying insect in plastic wrap surrounding bar citrus in bar reach in cooler in direct contact with sliced oranges. Person in charge discarded. Also, milk, 44F cream 50F in bar reach in cooler tightly stacked beverages may be impeding airflow. Person in charge states have been in unit overnight, has not been in unit today or used product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, 44F cream 50F in bar reach in cooler tightly stacked beverages may be impeding airflow. Person in charge states have been in unit overnight, has not been in unit today or used product. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand wash sink at dishmachine area. Person in charge removed.
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. Two employees working in kitchen at establishment for more than 60 days with no proof of employee training.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves steak and lamb undercooked per person in charge. No consumer advisory observed on site. Person in charge posted during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen with dust accumulation.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor under shelving in walk in cooler. Observed oil and bag in box soda stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge raised.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs stored on handle to oven at knee height. Person in charge removed.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed grease accumulation on exterior of clean bus tubs at clean dishware storage area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door closest to mop sink.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. No light observed in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon and calamari thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee exit kitchen with gloved hands, return to kitchen with same gloves and handle clean dishware without hand wash. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
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. Several employees working at establishment for 60+ days with no proof of employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on right side interior of ice machine. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. Interior of soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor under shelving in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open during inspection. Observed grease, water, and bagged and unbagged trash on the ground in enclosure.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in. Observed walk in freezer light not functional. Person in charge states has work order in for unit.
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects at wine bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat pasta in walk in cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over bottled beverages in walk in cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Provided storage handout to operator. Person in charge began rearranging.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 pan of salmon with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in walk in cooler in packaging. Provided handout to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In main bar cooler milk, cream at 53-60F. Ambient temperature of unit reading 49F on exterior. Person in charge discarded. Will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety foods until holding items at 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar and at server line with debris buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks in both bars.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at bar and in kitchen near dishmachine. Person in charge provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds cut butter, garlic in oil on time with no time paperwork. Provided to operator during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, pico made two days ago per person in charge with no date mark in walk in cooler.
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. 1 pan of salmon with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in walk in cooler in packaging. Provided handout to operator. Also, pans of seafood thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches on the floor under server hand wash sink. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Steak cases stored on floor in walk in cooler. Oil stored on floor in storage area.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Large amount of bagged trash on ground tried of dumpster. Observed large amount of flying insects present.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs stored on handles of oven. Also, multiple knives stored between equipment in kitchen. Person in charge began removing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane grill used for heating hookah coals per person in charge in back hookah room with propane tank.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Scallops, pasta, pasta 45-49F in far right flip to across from blenders in unit overnight per person in charge. Also, one package of salmon thawed in walk in cooler with instructions to removed from packaging observed with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops, pasta, pasta 45-49F in far right flip to across from blenders in unit overnight per person in charge. Person in charge removed items from lower part of cooler until sure it is holding food product at 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun a bar with debris buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Items were removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from back left side of cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge replaced.
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. One package of salmon thawed in walk in cooler with instructions to removed from packaging observed with no oxygen introduced.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making food with long hair down, not tied back. Person in charge spoke to employee who restrained hair.
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing from non chemical side of splitter. Also, missing from hose bibb outside back door.
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 sliding door and window that open to outdoor at bar. Kitchen is not fully enclosed at inspection due to doors not installed at two entrances to kitchen. Doors are included on original plans.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closers missing from restroom doors.
Equipment in poor repair. At time of inspection, walk in freezer not working. Repair service on site during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from exterior doors, front and back. Also, light visible under back doors.
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.