HOVAN GOURMET MEDITERRANEAN
2005 PARK ST STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 3819394
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken and bean soup (61-66F - Cooling) per employee soup was cooked and prepared the previous day. Soup stored in stainless pan with lid
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored Next to dry wheat flour and lemon juice. Employee moved chemical spray bottles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. falafel spoons stored in standing water 88F
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in the walk in cooler.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade Paper towels stored on top of salads in contact with food.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on counter Near tea brewing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial preparing food items without a beard guard on.
Food stored on floor. Two buckets of beans soaking in water stored on floor under prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. All expired
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in Ware washing area
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in Maintenance closet near back door
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee with facial hair preparing food items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
Food stored on floor. Cucumber on floor in the walk in cooler, manager moved cucumbers to shelf
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage stored on top shelf in reach in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case or cups and lids stored on floor in storage area, manager properly stored cups and lids
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in ware washing area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sandwich make table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with facial hair preparing food items without a beard guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on chopped parley container
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop buried in ice at ice machine, employee properly stored ice scoop during inspection
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in Dish area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter with single service food containers, employee moved cell phone
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sandwiches near register
Food stored on floor. Box of cucumbers stored on floor in the walk in cooler, manager properly stored cucumbers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between wall and flip top cooler, employee properly stored spatula
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon and utensil stored in standing water 73F near fryer. Employee stored utensils in reach in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go silver pans and lids stored not inverted. Employee inverted
Jul 7, 2023Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken and bean soup (61-66F - Cooling) per employee soup was cooked and prepared the previous day. Soup stored in stainless pan with lid
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken and bean soup (61-66F - Cooling) per employee soup was cooked and prepared the previous day. Soup stored in stainless pan with lid
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable in ware washing area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items stored in reach in cooler on top shelf next to foods to be served to the public. Employee properly stored food items during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor under shelf in dry storage area where onions and potatoes are stored
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go containers stored upright at end of counter for customer self service. Employee inverted to go containers during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown substance Unlabeled container under cooking station. Manager labeled container during inspection
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