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4040 WOODCOCK SR STE 145, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.683.4918
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cold cut above fill line in prep cooler, employee rearranged
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes then he took dishes out of sanitizer without washing hands, explained to him and he washed hands
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped spoon in sanitizer that he just washed, explained to him and placed it back
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened on 3/27 to mix in eggs, hasn't been used, manager discarded 1/4 cup
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employees placed it on bottom shelf
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner cooking, no hair restraint, he put hat on
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler by triple sink
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 51 seats now, fire marshal hasn't sign yet, they might be moving to another building, explained plan review and license application
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by cook line dusty
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf with blackish build up in upright cooler by triple sink
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed berries placed in same container that they came dirty, explained to employee
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None, owner studying and Jessica Tyree will test him soon
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked hamburgers taken out of freezer a couple of days ago, reach in cooler, owner wrote date on
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can by hand sink at back prep area, employee placed it in cup with lid and straw
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in one white upright freezer at storage area
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 51 seats now, fire marshal hasn't signed yet, landlord will move them to another building within a few months, explained plan review and license application
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for boiled eggs is cracked, in prep reach in cooler by front counter, employee discarded it
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In display cooler, employee placed one
Feb 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f boiled eggs in prep cooler, on toaster area side, manager added a lid
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn, upright cooler by cook line, also in 2 upright freezers in storage area
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 51 seats now, fire marshal has not signed still
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in cabinet at cook line, a small area on gasket, upright freezer in storage
Sep 30, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cold cut above fill line in prep cooler, employee rearranged
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler torn, by cook line
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has emailed seating change record form to jea and fire safety provision, fire safety inspector didn't want to sign when he was here, has 51 seats now
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in prep area, manager placed one
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes on shelf above soup, manager rearranged upright cooler
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made yesterday early morning, manager wrote date
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in little black freezer and 2 upright freezers in storage area
Food stored on floor. Oil jug by triple sink, placed on shelf by employee
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked by cook line
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes then got clean dishes without washing hands, explained to him and he washed hands
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance under triple sink, mgr labeled it Windex
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he put one on
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright freezer in storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by upright cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright coolers
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and mushrooms on shelf above cooked chicken and gyro, upright cooler
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.