ELEMENT BISTRO, BAR AND LOUNGE/MYTH NIGHTCLUB
333 E BAY ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.330.1964
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly at bar in back area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One fly at back bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon on shelf above liquid margarine in reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs above sour cream in reach in cooler, employee rearranged 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. One employee here that cuts lemons, 6 months here, manager called her and she couldn't find her certificate
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, employee removed it
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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. Raw tuna and grouper, employee removed them from bag
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ledge on box freezer with old build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in reach in cooler with food build up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder by box freezer, employee wrote flour on
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One fly at bar in back area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and quat tablets on shelf above gloves for food, manager rearranged shelf in closet by kitchen
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid eggs opened on the weekend, employee labeled it with date
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk-in cooler dusty
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on shelf above cream cheese, in walk in cooler, manager rearranged
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 50f cooked wings cooked yesterday, wrapped with plastic and lid on, explained cooling, stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken and ground beef
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f cooked ground beef in walk in cooler overnight, stop sale, walk in cooler at 42f,
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered with plastic and lid in deep container
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. One new employee, has blank form
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 0f in ice water, employee calibrated it
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at bar
Mar 6, 2024Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Above plastic utensils, bar, operator moved medicine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, operator removed it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on top of bag with tortillas, operator rearranged it
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler is torn
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler,
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain med above spices, employee moved it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Wonton dated on 10/5, employee discarded them
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On one side of splitter, hanging hose side too
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Squeeze bottle by triple sink at bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired in February
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at bar
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. Raw grouper, he punctured them
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By little cooler at bar
Food stored on floor. Bottle waters in walk in cooler, employee placed them on shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table
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.