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10230 ATLANTIC BLVD #8, Jacksonville FL 32225 · (904)725-2712
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on shelf by rear dry goods line. Killed by manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 4 sweet potatoes in box molded with other sweet potatoes, manager removed and discarded
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw shrimp and raw fish,manager moved to store correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine with mold like substance inside,
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to pat eggs dry to removed oil, cloth placed on top of drawer cooler and used again for eggs.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on drawer cooler under grill and on 3 door flip top cooler
Oct 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 8/10 cheese sauce, 8/10chicken salad 8/11 brown gravy in walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 5 door cooler on line Gasket on walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside 5 door flip top cooler on line
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sweet potatoes in box molded. 10 pieces
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw fish in reach in cooler, manager moved to store correctly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 8/10 cheese sauce, 8/10chicken salad 8/11 brown gravy in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Thursday special from last Thursday today is Tuesday, no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle either blue substance inside, manager labeled
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink next to dish washer no hot water,manager states has plumber on notice to repair
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 5 door cooler on line Gasket on walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside 5 door flip top cooler on line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 5 door reach in cooler on line with water standing in bottom of cooler manager wiped out water,
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Lady cook using cell phone on Line
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Lady employees placed cup on flip top cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Macand cheese,meatloaf,apple cinnamon made onsite.Dated 7-12 Northern Beans, wet waffle mix with eggs dated 7-11
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Sausage gravy mix in steam table manager states placed on at 7:30, at 9:45 only 98f. Reheated in microwave to over 165
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to rinse out coffee pot.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For Natasha
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Lady cook on line drunk from cup while cooking,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone being charged on cook line flip top cooler, manager moved
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on drawer cooler under flattop in disrepair
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large clear containers with white substances inside, manager states one is flour and the other is biscuit mix, labeled
Feb 6, 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. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black residue
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Raph and Chuck
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pecans, manager removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Whisks stored in bucket with food contact side facing up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line, provided hair net
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths stored on both sides of the cook line,
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time marking chart for eggs potatoes and butters not filled out, manager updated
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meats Sliced onsite roast beef turkey ham in walk in cooler no date marking
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kim, Harris and Andre's
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled
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. Some expired since 2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles under triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in nuts near waffle maker Cup in beans in back
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both flip top coolers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and whisks stored with food contact side face up
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on shelf by rear dry goods line. Killed by manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sm, sanitizer, by packaged foods rear dry goods. Moved by manager.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Individually wrapped sliced brownies, banana bread, displayed for grab and go service at frontline counter that did not have minimum labeling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked gravy, Soup, chili in walk in cooler made Friday with no date mark. Marked by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine line. Marked by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation drip from ceiling near Dish Machine line / Hand wash sink. Per Person In Charge recent issue with air conditioning lines. Work in progress.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets by packaged foods. Dry goods.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish Machine line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 30 violations recorded, 13 high priority.
13 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed three separate instances of employees touching cracking raw shell eggs with bare hands and then handling clean plate with ready to eat food without hand wash.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee touch eyeglasses on face then handle container with meat without hand wash. Observed employee touch face then handle clean dishware from dish machine without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee use bare hands to place ready to eat food into take out container, at prep station across from grilling station. Establishment operating with unapproved AOP.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed prepackaged honey for sale from Patrick Bees, person in charge unable to provide invoice or license of supplier.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ham over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed the following time/temperature contol for safety items exceeding seven days: Cooked mushroom 1/10; yellow rice 1/6; tomatoes/okra 12/28; bread pudding 1/11. Person in charge discarded food items. Observed container of spaghetti prepared over 24 hours prior with no date mark and person in charge unable to determine exact date opened. Person in charge discarded food item.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two individually wrapped ROP raw tuna slices in walk in cooler completely thawed but not removed from packaging or cut to allow oxygen. Person in charge discarded food items. Ultra pasteurized creamer (Non-UHT) in single service packets (59F - Cold Holding); atop tables in dining room. Left on tables between guests-then returned to cooler and reserved.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed prepackaged honey for sale from Patrick Bees, person in charge unable to provide invoice or license of supplier.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mashed potatoes, northern beans, field peas and okra tomatoes mix reheating for longer than 2 hours at (129 - 150F- Reheating), located on steam table next to prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasteurized creamer single service packets (59F - Cold Holding); atop tables in dining room. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); located at reach in cooler next to grill station.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Ultra pasteurized creamer (Non-UHT) in single service packets (59F - Cold Holding); atop tables in dining room. Left on tables between guests-then returned to cooler and reserved.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. mashed potatoes, northern beans, field peas and okra tomatoes mix reheating for longer than 2 hours at (129 - 150F- Reheating); located on steam table next to prep area.
Wastewater on ground. Observed exterior mop sink with leaking pipes draining mop water unto ground.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Some managers had expired certificates but still worked at establishments.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage station near double reach in cooler in behind service counter is soiled in area around nozzle.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corn beef hash held on time per person in charge but not listed on TPHC. Inspectors provide new TPHC form.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sliced; individually wrapped slices brownies displayed for grab and go service at front counter that did not have minimum labeling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of spaghetti prepared over 24 hours prior with no date mark and person in charge unable to determine exact date opened. Person in charge discarded food item. Also, sweet potatoes cooked more than 24 hours ago with no date marking.
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 expired employee training for some employees while others were active.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two individually wrapped ROP raw tuna slices in walk in cooler completely thawed but not removed from packaging or cut to allow oxygen. Person in charge discarded food items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard preparing food at cook station without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water dripping from stacked plastic containers on drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep tables beneath steam and cutting tables located next to triple sink are rusted on bottom shelves. Walk in cooler next to drying rack has torn gasket seals. Walk in freezer next to drying rack has torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath double oven and grilling station are soiled with debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles beneath steam table next to prep table are cracked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer next to speed rack.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double oven next to cooking station had soil and debris on the bottom and sides of oven.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sliced; individually wrapped slices of banana bread displayed for grab and go service at front counter that did not have minimum labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer next to cook station has soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer next to drying rack are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster.
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.