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1198 EDGEWOOD AVE S, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 9047520840
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018039808 | Jul 25, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked chicken tenders stored above banana nut muffins. Manager properly stored food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink After splitter on non chemical side.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of water stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed container of water.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Pink solution, manager labels spray bottle during inspection.
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation exposed on reach in cooler doors near beer walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in kitchen area and bar area. Manager posted Hand wash signs.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided at inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored not inverted on shelf across from ware washing area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near double door freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled Under refrigerator near fryers Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen area
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled clear container near ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is heavily soiled with food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with a black mold like substance Hood filters soiled with grease
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam to go containers stored on floor in storage closet, employee properly stored food containers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled Behind cooking equipment
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked pasta, employee properly stored food items. Raw beef stored over shrimp in reach in freezer
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. No written procedures provided at inspection, emailed operator written clean up procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black stain marks on Green cutting board
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Green spray bottle handing on shelf in kitchen area, employee labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath Back door
Food stored on floor. Bags of rice and canned food items stored on floor in dry storage closet
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled clear container next to machine
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation showing on double door freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on triple cooler Gaskets soiled on Drawers
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk/ cream opened their last date of service which was two days ago.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream bucket stored in hand wash sink, employee removed bucket
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near cooks line
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three dead roaches on sticky control device under dish machine area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with black debris under mop sink and cooking equipment
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation exposed on reach in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on Exterior of cooking equipment
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)manager checked dish machine two time at 0ppm. Manager checked solution and ran the machine again Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef stored over fish in double door reach in freezer, employee properly stored food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brushes stored in hand wash sink in ice cream service area, employee moved brushes
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse hanging on shelf where Clean utensils are stored, employee moved purse
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets stained on cooks line and ice cream cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with white powdery substance, employee labeled container Sugar
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.