EXPRESS CATERING
1855 CASSAT AVE #3, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904-249-9440
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage stored on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with frayed rubber ends stored on cook line. Person in charge removed spatulas from service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in dry storage area on side hallway. Person in charge stated powder was flour and labeled accordingly.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with melted handle stored on stove on cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in between uses and not in sanitizer solution.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on back wire rack near three compartment sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
Open dumpster lid. Observed 2 dumpsters with open lids at dumpster area close to side street.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Observed chlorine solution for dish machine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge changed empty chlorine bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed slight dust build up on ceiling tiles above cook line around vents.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored near smoker.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape attached to handle of knife stored on knife rack near smoker. Person in charge removed tape from handle.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on ground around shared dumpsters at end of parking lot.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on wire rack in dry storage. Person in charge removed label and placed container in dish.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on one of two shared dumpsters at end of parking lot. Person in charge closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed boxes of single-service utensils not stored protected on front line. Person in charge closed boxes.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties stored over box of ready to eat pie shells in reach in freezer closest to front counter. Person in charge moved raw burger patties to proper storage location.
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 one employee on cook line with expired food handler certification.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table across from ovens. Person in charge removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above prep table closest to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed cell phone.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop next to ice machine stored in metal container with debris at bottom. Person in charge moved ice scoop to dish area to be cleaned.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had covered drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of stove top in kitchen is soiled. Manager in process of cleaning side.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates were not inverted on top shelf of storage hallway. Manager flipped over.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer on prep table. Employee moved to lower shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour container, metal pan used as scoop. Operator removed pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on prep counter. Operator discarded.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink. Operator hung mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf across from cook line, bulk flour container not labeled. Operator labeled.
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