EL PRIMO RESTAURANT & GROCERY
11925 BEACH BLVD UNIT 205-206, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904 580 5195
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork and raw beef stored over raw pork sausage in meat case in prep area. Employee removed raw pork to properly store in both coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken (123F-124F - Hot Holding) in steam table across from grill. Operator stated meat was cooked this morning and placed in steam table, steam table may not have been hot enough yet when product placed in there. Operator reheated both meats to more than 165F and placed back in steam table.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board in prep area across from meat display case. Employee removed knife to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Also, shelf under grill has accumulation of grease/ debris.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels adhered to plastic containers on clean storage shelf above triple sink.
Oct 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to water and retested at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler above ready to eat sauces. Operator removed eggs to properly store.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked shelled egg stored with shelled eggs in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef (118-125F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at end of cook line. Operator stated both meats cooked this morning and placed in steamtable. Operator added more hot water to steam well and raised the temperature. Operator removed both meats from warmer and placed on grill and reheated to more than 165F and placed back in steamtable.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap in bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf in bar area. Employee unsure of what cleaner it is. Employee stated she will have her co worker label container when they arrive.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense seasoning on top shelf in prep area. Operator removed cup from seasoning.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) observed tube not fully in container. Operator adjusted tube and bucket and remade solution and retested at 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cheese in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store containers. Operator removed containers from hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Sealed Pans of food stored on floor never bottom shelf in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed buckets of solution and retested at 100ppm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (49F-53F - Cooling) prepared prior night not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beans (49F-53F - Cooling) prepared prior night not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Stop Sale
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used in direct contact for herbs in walk-in-cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach-in cooler on cookline near kitchen entry door. Also, raw pork stored over ready to eat pork/ chicharron in reach in deep freezer. Operator removed items to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans, cooked pork (126F-130F - Hot Holding) in steamtable on cookline. Operator reheated both items to more than 165F and placed back in steamtable.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide proof of chemical test strips for triple sink or warewashing machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made flan prepared on Monday not date marked in walk-in-cooler. Operator placed a date mark on flan.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice in dry food storage area. Operator removed cup from rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving that is used to store food in walk-in-cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Portable green cutting boards on cookline have grooves/ cut marks and no longer cleanable.Operator discarded portable cutting boards during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Two buckets of lard/ shortening stored on floor adjacent to dishwashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind front deli case out of order/ in disrepair. Operator has Bag over faucet.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with individually wrapped plastic cutlery and box with packages of single use napkins stored on floor under shelving and counter in bar area.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in walk in freezer, hicken not commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of cleaners and bottles of bleach stored on shelf with beverages in dry food storage area. Operator removed bottles of cleaners and bleach to properly store.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler on cookline next to pick up window torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind deli case at front line area in disrepair. Observed bag over hand wash sink. Operator stated hand wash sink is leaking and they are waiting for plumber to repair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original container stored on shelf above microwave in kitchen area not labeled. Operator labeled container of sugar.
Sep 20, 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, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical sanitizing dish machine at 0ppm, establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical sanitizing dish machine at 0ppm, establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in bar area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household use only Hot Shot stored near Dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler 6 containers of Cold pollo soup dated 8-19-2023, 16 containers of Cooked beef ribs dated 8-17-2023, Cooked 4 containers chicken,pork,and beef dated 8-15-2023 and 2 chicken,pork,and beef dated 8-03-2023. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork skins holding hot in display cabinet at 79F-82F hot holding. See stop Sale Manager stated that pork skins cooked yesterday and has been in hot holding display cabinet since yesterday. Manager discarded pork skins.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to dish machine. Manager provided soap for hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp without label properly dated. Manager stated was made 2 days ago. Manager placed date mark on shrimp.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed mop sink missing drain cover. Manager placed drain cover back on drain at mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed crates of vegetables stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed freezer door gasket soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at 0ppm. Manager provided chlorine and retested at 100ppm.
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