J LEMON PEPPER
2754 CESERY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 904.518.5402
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink located far left of kitchen adjacent to prep station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. in walk in freezer frozen raw oysters on top shelf over breaded mushrooms. Frozen Raw beef over breaded okra
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over pans of raw fish in 3 door glass cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled cleaner spray bottle stored hanging on sauce rack
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scooper in rice in rice warmer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook In kitchen no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. -Torn gasket in flip top cooler Torn gasket in 3 door glass cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Door handle on walk in cooler soiled with debris inside of handle - fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut and used as a funnel
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of beef thawing in standing water at back prep sink
Dec 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapp spray bottles with clear substance
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal fryer basket with broken wires on baskets
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapp spray bottles with clear substance
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal fryer basket with broken wires on baskets
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored in the pan with cooked shrimp in reach in cooler, employee discarded pan
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce held next to grill 47f, can states refrigerate after opening. Moved to walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in gray pans at room temperature 60-100 in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth rags stored in handsink, moved
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink no paper towels, employee provided paper towels
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal open drink over glass 3 door cooler, discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handsink next to triple sink missing handle from one handle
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fries and case of corn on floor of walk in freezer,
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged raw shrimp thawing in triple sink at room temperature, employee moved to walk in cooler
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch used for conch salad
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over fish, moved to store correctly
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No labels on spray bottles
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold knob on handsink in kitchen
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch salad, provided
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For conch salad. Establishment states will only serve fully cooked.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle, clear substance. Manager stated it's bleach
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Closed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In machine
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cup jugs used as a funnel Ice bucket cut and handle broken
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 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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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels machine malfunctioned. Manager fixed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Personal drinks on prep tables over plating station and bagging area, moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk in freezer in non-food grade bags, manager labeled personal
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks on kitchen, hats provided
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without using soap as none was provided at hand wash sink located left rear of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread in walk in cooler located far left of grilling station. Person in charge adjusted items to proper order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (44-47 - Cold Holding); door#3 from left, first shelfa¿¿fish (45-46F - Cold Holding); door #1 from left, third shelf located in reach in cooler located across from grill station. Operator stated food items had been inside and untouched for one day. Operator discarded food items to be trashed. Other food items within appropriate temperature. Conch salad (44F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler located directly behind counter. Operator discarded food item to be trashed. Other items within temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (44-47 - Cold Holding); door#3 from left, first shelfa¿¿fish (45-46F - Cold Holding); door #1 from left, third shelf located in reach in cooler located across from grill station. Operator stated food items had been inside and untouched for one day. Operator discarded food items to be trashed. Other food items within appropriate temperature. Conch salad (44F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler located directly behind counter. Operator discarded food item to be trashed. Other items within appropriate temperature.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of big 6. Inspector provided big 6 information.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located far left rear of kitchen adjacent to prep station had miscellaneous items inside sink compartment. Person in charge removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at Hand wash sink located left of grill station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located directly behind service counter right-side of kitchen entrance. Person in charge added soap. No soap at Hand wash sink located left of grill station. No soap in hand wash sink in employees bathroom.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink located far left of kitchen adjacent to prep station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles left of cooking station are in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones on top of prep area located above reach in coolers at entrance of kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at grilling station.
Equipment in poor repair. Metal table left of grill station is rusted on bottom shelf. White refrigerator across from grill station have torn gaskets. Door #3 from left of reach in cooler located across grill station does not fully close and all gaskets are torn. Walk in freezer has torn gaskets.
Food stored on floor. Observed box filled with French fries stored on floor in walk in cooler located far left of grill station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood above grilling station located right side across from reach in coolers is soiled. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler located across grill station. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler located right side adjacent to front kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind grilling station located right side of kitchen across from reach in coolers soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in standing water, next to mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed orange wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table near cooking station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 Large grey bins of white powder like substances without labels located on back wall of kitchen adjacent to triple sink with no labels. Operator indicated substances were flour, sugar and salt and labeled items.
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.