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14333 BEACH BLVD 102B, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904.223.3738
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in prep area. 1 flying insect in dining area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024014867 | Jan 19, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $400 |
| 5--2021002137 | Oct 8, 2020 | Feb 9, 2021 | $360 |
| 5--2015055653 | Dec 23, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in prep area. 1 flying insect in dining area.
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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp located in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw beef located in stand alone freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cut cabbage (55F - Cold Holding)over filled in pan. Manager removed excess cabbage from Pan.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed from cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in tub of water. Employee removed and placed inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked breaded chicken (70F - Cold Holding) located next to fryers. Manager removed and stored back in reach in cooler. Manager stated was brought out at open 11am.
Employee food container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee yogurt stored on top of cooked pork located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense cooked rice.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on freezer located in front of 3 Compartment sin. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp stored in container of water stored on top of 3 compartment sink. Manager turned water slowly on frozen shrimp.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Manager removed and hung mop to dry properly.
Jul 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 19 flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables, lids to flour.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 employee touch face and proceeded to prepare food. Employee washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 19 flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables, lids to flour.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without hand soap. Manager used dish soap for hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use towel under cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Dec 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with bare hands portion cooked noodles touch pants and proceeded to prepare food with out washing hands properly. Inspector spoke to manager regarding proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table pork (48F - Cold Holding)in large container. Manager stated they kept out for orders. Manager placed in reach in cooler.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed certified food manager unable to answer basic question regarding food allergens.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed eating on prep table over equipment and on freezer. Observed employee drink stored on prep table of kitchen. Manager removed drink from table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table of kitchen. Manager removed phone and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour without labels.
Sep 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shell eggs on cooking cart at room temperature. Manager stated they have been out for 2 hours. Manager placed in reach in cooler.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed food manager unable to answer questions about eight food allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight food allergens, and big 6 food borne illnesses.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl In container of rice, used to dispense without a handle. Manager removed cup from rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on Cook line door gasket, torn.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on flip top cooler not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of flour without label. Manager placed label on flour.
Jan 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No handwash sink for employees. Observed the hand wash sink broken not available for employees to use located at entrance of cook line. No other hand sink available except bathroom outside of kitchen. Manager stated that they use the three compartment sink and they have a bathroom.
Jan 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
No handwash sink for employees. Observed the hand wash sink broken not available for employees to use located at entrance of cook line. No other hand sink available except bathroom outside of kitchen. Manager stated that they use the three compartment sink and they have a bathroom.
Blocked mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed items stored in mop, sink, blocking access to the mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on Cook line. Manager removed and stored properly
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fliptop cooler on Cook line with cooler door gasket, torn.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on grill area. Manager removed, wet wiping cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple large white containers, containing food without label. Manager will provide label for the large containers.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw steak stored over bag of cream cheese wontons in main reach in freezer. Manager properly stored food.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook handling raw chicken then washing his hands at the three compartment sink and then handling containers of food. Reviewed proper handwash with manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All individual cutting boards are heavily stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the end of the cook was being blocked with boxes. Manager moved box.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at the end of the cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at the end of the cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks not wearing hair restraints while cook food on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main large stand alone reach in freezer interior soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Found on cook line plastic jug cut in half and reuse as a scoop.
Stored food not covered. Cooked egg roll stored uncovered in walk in 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.