EUROPEAN STREET CAFE
992 BEACH BOULEVARD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.249.3001
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020053878 | Jul 13, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf on ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Evidence of employee smoking device stored in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee smoking vape stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris under racks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine soiled with dust.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary solution at 0 ppm at 3 compartment sink. Manager refilled sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink. Took second test of sanitizer solution at 200ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal back pack stored in dry food storage. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen dusty near ware washing and soup station.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket with fresh sanitizer. Took second test at 200ppm.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee will relocate phone.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Roast beef (45F); Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding); Pastrami (49F - Cold Holding). Containers were filled to high, items were 43F at bottom of containers. Containers also lined with food grade papers. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Manager removed excess product from pans.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer on flip top cooler on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner without label located in bar area. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack on counter in dessert area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in food preparation and storage.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind and around splash guard.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employees removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling tiles and walls soiled in kitchen.
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Gouda, pepper jack, cheddar cheese at 50F-52F held in cooler at the end of cook line. Manager stated cheese stays in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gouda, pepper jack, cheddar cheese at 50F-52F held in cooler at the end of cook line. Manager stated cheese stays in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container being stored in hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
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. Observed Required employee training expired for some employees.
Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on reach in cooler deeply grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food prep with watch on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling tiles and walls soiled in kitchen.
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.