J ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT
10296 BISTRO DRIVE, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-996-7147
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 16 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. Cut tomato, greens. Slaw, cooked potatoes not discarded at end of specified time. (3pm).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer installed at non- chemical side of splitter at outside mop sink. Employee fixed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar far right soda nozzle with build up. Manager having employee to clean
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink located near wall between manager office and employee unisex restroom in kitchen near kitchen back door has been removed and capped off. Manager stated not in use and was removed while back for couple of years but not sure if plans were submitted to Tallahassee for prior approval. Manager will have new plans submitted without hand wash sink or have it re-installed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like build up on bulk ice machine shield in kitchen area. Manager having employee to clean
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table. Moved by manager. Employee personal Bluetooth speaker stored on top of prep raw beef container in walk in cooler. Employee removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket. Reach in cooler bottom drawer on cook line in disrepair with right side door detached
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored handing on side of red sanitizer bucket on prep table in kitchen. Employee properly stored
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single service to go trays at service line. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white ice deflector plate in large ice machine in prep area and in back room soiled. Also, two soda guns and holster in bar area soiled. Operator had employee clean deflector plate and soda guns during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs on front service line stored in sanitizer water between uses. Operator removed tongs to properly store.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple portable cutting boards on cook line and in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, blade on can opener in prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink at warewashing area to fill container with water. Operator discussed with employee that hand wash sink is for hand washing only.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored below hand wash sink on cook line and on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of back of ice bin at front service line soiled. Operator had employee melt ice and start cleaning ice bin during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense orzo in dry food storage area and house made pico on cook line. Operator removed both cups from foods.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator had employee separate dishes to properly air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of white substance in prep area removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of sugar and flour.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hose bibbs on hot water tanks located near exit back door. Manager placed 2 back flow devices on hose bibbs.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter of expo. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato, greens. Slaw, cooked potatoes not discarded at end of specified time. (3pm).
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cut tomato, greens. Slaw, cooked potatoes not discarded at end of specified time. (3pm).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to utensils at bar Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching greens at prep line. Moved by manager.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of kitchen equipment on cook line. Operator removed tongs to properly store.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well with multiple utensils stored in it with velocity of water at a drip. Operator turned up the velocity to flush food particles from utensils on cookline near kitchen entry area.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located under dish machine. Manager provided back flow device and installed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled. Observed produce slicer hanging in storage area soiled. Manager had both slicers washed and sanitized.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at entrance of walk-in freezer in disrepair. Manager stated the tiles have been placed on maintenance to be replaced.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
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