EMPERORS GENTLEMEN'S CLUB
4923 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-739-6966
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Operator paid on line during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $150
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020004117 | Jan 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $150 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 55f cooked ground beef yesterday and placed in cooler with lid on, he hasn't used it today, manager discarded it
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager picked something from the floor then changed gloves and grabbed tortilla packet, explained to him and he washed hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburgers on shelf above raw bacon, employee rearranged upright cooler by cook line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ground beef
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex by straws at little bar, employee moved it
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In faucet at hand sink by triple sink, also on open side of splitter in mop sink
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For quat at little bar
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered and deep pan for cooked ground beef yesterday
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand sink at big bar, explained to her
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink by triple sink and at big bar, employee placed some
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. When cooling down chili
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at little bar, employee wrote windex on it, a couple of other chemicals not labeled by ice machine and storage area,
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old build up on top
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice container at cook line, removed by manager
Ceiling tile missing. One by tea maker and triple sink is missing
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink by slicer, employee discarded it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for veggies in upright cooler, employee removed it
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old build up in microwave and slicer used on Saturday
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame in upright cooler has greenish build up
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins in box on floor at storage area by triple sink, employee placed them on shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in triple sink, employee turned cold water on
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Tiles missing in storage room by triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White and read powder by triple sink and in kitchen, employee wrote it down, sugar
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior nozzle at bar area with black build up
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sinks next to 3 comp sink.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen cook line. Above storage area in back kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Glass reach in cooler with torn gasket
Hole in or other damage to wall. At hand wash sink in kitchen area near ware washing area Wall at three compartment sink area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry in kitchen area
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut potatoes in glass reach in cooler. Employee properly stored. Raw shell egg in walk in cooler stored over case of limes
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior nozzle at bar area with black build up
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At second bar hand wash sink. At dish machine hand wash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 4 servers employees with no proof of training
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. Operator has 4 employees with no proof of form
No soap provided at handwash sink. At second bar hand wash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef in reach in cooler that was stored frozen and then is completely thawed not date marked. Employee stated was removed from freezer 5 days ago
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in storage area not secured
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above clean equipment in kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At first bar area on floor
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment. At bar area with debris. Kitchen floor with black build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At first bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. At hand wash sink in kitchen area near ware washing area Wall at three compartment sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up Exterior fryer with grease build up Exterior of flat top grill with grease build up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powdered substance not labeled on prep table. Employee stated it's flour
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar with black build up inside
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ice machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled
Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area near dry storage
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to three compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. walk in Freezer with ice build up on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior oven soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Operator paid on line during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave with food residue
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only 2 certified manager with certification employed at this establishment and both are expired. Samir Gabriel expired 5-28-19
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has over 4 food handler employees with no certified manager present
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ware washing hand wash sink area
Ceiling tile missing. Some ceiling tile in back kitchen storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in back kitchen storage area in disrepair
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent with dust build up in kitchen and ware washing area
Equipment in poor repair. Glass upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen with torn gasket
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in disrepair at bar area. Beer walk in cooler floor in disrepair
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Some light shields in kitchen area missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up Exterior fryer soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen area
Jun 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Operator removed location of dish machine and place in back kitchen area and doing remodeling and no plans submitted
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 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. Au jus (50-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with lid with condensation under lid in double door glass reach in cooler in kitchen area and stored over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep fish stored over prep hush puppies in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Au jus (50-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with lid with condensation under lid in double door glass reach in cooler in kitchen area and stored over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Au jus (50-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with lid with condensation under lid in double door glass reach in cooler in kitchen area and stored over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back bar hand wash sink covered with trash bag and tray inside. Employee removed
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/. Operator removed location of dish machine and place in back kitchen area and doing remodeling and no plans submitted
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. Some employees with no form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs snot date marked in glass upright reach in cooler. Employee stated was prepared Friday
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles with dust build up
Equipment in poor repair. Glass upright double door reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In beer walk in cooler. On main bar floor In kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor in walk in Freezer
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple light shield in kitchen missing covers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Some reach in coolers with soiled interior
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside back door is missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate11 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. Dish machine at 0 ppm after running several times. Employee set up three compartment sink with bleach
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Stored clean equipments in dish machine not sanitize due to dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee set up three compartment sink with bleach and will re-wash equipments
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside back door is missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
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/ Manager J. Baron with expired certificate on 11-13-22
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At second bar hand wash sink with pan stored inside. Employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no quaternary test strips for sanitizer water set up in kitchen area when using tablets to sanitize
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ware washing hand wash sink and back kitchen area. Employee provided paper towel
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has all expired food handler training certificate for all employees and no proof of a current employee training certificate. Operator also has multiple employees that are servers and bartenders hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area
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 commercially packaged fish stored in reach in cooler make table in kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler in kitchen with torn gasket. Reach in make table cooler in kitchen with left door in disrepair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In beer walk in cooler At main bar area
Food stored on floor. Case of frozen vegetables stored on floor in walk in Freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in disrepair
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple light shield in kitchen area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry storage rack area
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in make table cooler in kitchen with soiled interior
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.