FALAFEL X BAR
4162 HERSCHEL ST, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904-683-6642
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach while person in charge was sweeping under shelf with onions. Person in charge immediately killed and disposed.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 51-53F stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated food items were placed in cooler 1 hour prior. All food items were placed on ice or nearby reach in freezer. Touma (fresh garlic and oil), tzatziki, cooked quinoa, feta cheese, goat cheese (51-53F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up in soda gun holster closest to ice machine on front line.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair door handles of reach in cooler and reach in freezer doors on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine on front line.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quatanery ammonium solution for wiping cloths testing at 500+ppm under prep table in kitchen. Person in charge replaced solution with new solution testing at 200ppm.
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 1 employee with expired food handler certification. Saje
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tile on front line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair door handles on standing reach in cooler on cook line.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed multiple pesticide emitting strips in kitchen and dry storage area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw comminuted beef stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled front side of catch plate in ice machine on front line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cucumber and cut tomato blend prepared on site with no date marking. Employee stated blend was prepared day prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used to repair handle in reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on spice shelf in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gasket on reach in cooler door on cook line. Soiled back plates around soda nozzles in lobby.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean glass jars used for pickling.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; mold like substance build in interior of soda gun holster near ice machine. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance in upper corners near ice machine door.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on three compartment sink with red liquid person in charge stated was a cleaning chemical.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches against wall near rear exit of kitchen by dry storage. Person in charge cleaned and disposed of dead roaches.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under and around ice machine soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with frayed and chipped ends stored on wall above three compartment sink.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol above prep station stored next to food items. Employee properly stored medicine
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach while person in charge was sweeping under shelf with onions. Person in charge immediately killed and disposed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front line testing at over 500ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slight mold like substance on soda tower in front of house.
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 expired employee training. Person in charge stated she will update the training today.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slight mold like substance build up inside ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed slight dust build up on ceiling vent in kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dry storage area next to reach in cooler. Observed one dead roach in corner of kitchen by reach in freezer. One two dead roaches under ice machine on front line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on shelf with clean pans in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on white freezer in kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans in dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bucket of white powder on top shelf in prep area. Person in charge indicated it was pancake mix. Small container with a white powdery substance inside employee stated it was salt
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser placed over in box soda bag under cash register. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers of seasonings under prep table in kitchen were using to go cups as scoopers. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone placed above prep table. Manager removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to prep make line in kitchen has ice build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in mop sink. Manager lifted mop to dry properly.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled. Person in Charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At back storage area, container of chickpeas has plastic togo cup in container. Person in Charge removed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to soda station. Person in Charge cleaned and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make station, employee drink on top shelf above flip top reach-in cooler. Drink moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line, no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, stand up reach-in freezer has ice build up.
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