J LEMON PEPPER 6 INC
6651 SAN JUAN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32210
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
AUG 24
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DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 flying insects around both drive thru areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017003397 | Jan 17, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment with no proof of parasite destruction for raw conch. Person in charge provided parasite destruction by end of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat fried corn nuggets in reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with soap inside stored on wire rack with spray nozzle facing food items on front line.
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. At callback observed parasite destruction for raw conch not kept for 90 days.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge removed pan.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw conch being served in conch salad with no indication conch is raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw conch being served in conch salad with no consumer advisory. Inspector provided consumer advisory and person in charge posted on to-go window.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw conch salad prepared on site 2 days prior per person in charge with no date marking.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 2 employee training certificates missing expiration date and certified food manager certificate number.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on wire rack next to food items on front line. Person in charge removed beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while not wearing a hair restraint.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored on top of ready to eat okra in standing reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler on cook-line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge removed bowl from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line or in restroom. Employee provided paper towels for hand wash sink on cook line.
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. Observed 1 employee hired 2 weeks prior with no signed reporting agreement. Inspector emailed reporting agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad prepared on site 2 days prior with no date markings in standing reach in cooler by to-go window.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certification with no expiration date or certified food manager certificate number.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for establishment. Person in charge stated it's been broken since earlier this week.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Person in charge provided employee with hair restraint.
Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster of corner of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in container on three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on cold running water.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed flat top grill on cook line used for cooking meats not completely under hood suppression.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened bag of raw fish stored over bags of ready to eat fries in standing reach in freezer on cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored on top of ready to eat lettuce in reach in cooler near office. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs and towel stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Items were removed from sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad being advertised as special on to-go window on exterior of building. Conch salad is served with raw conch and is not identified as having raw food items on advertisement.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw conch served in conch salad special. Inspector provided consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed; multiple containers of cooked rice with no date marking when prepared stored in reach in cooler under flip top cooler. Multiple containers of conch salad prepared on site with no date marking when prepared stored in reach in cooler by to-go window. Person in charge stated all items were prepared day prior and are kept for more than 24 hours at a time.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage stored on main prep table on cook line. Person in charge removed beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with no hair restraint engaging in food preparation on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Observed opened dumpster lid on dumpster at rear of establishment parking lot.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 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. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer on cook line. All food items removed from commercial packaging. Person in charge began rearranging food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed green bell peppers in standing reach in cooler across from office. Person in charge moved raw chicken to proper storage location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made garlic sauce with fresh garlic added to mayonnaise at temperature of 72F. Person in charge stated sauce was removed from cold holding 3 hours prior. Person in charge moved sauce to pan and submerged in ice bath.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface below ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed bowl.
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. Observed two employees hired less than 60 days prior with no reporting agreement signed. Inspector provided employee reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine solution stored on containers across from restroom. Person in charge labeled spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with no lid stored on prep table across from office hallway. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table next to food items across from office hallway. Employee removed cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor by office. Person in charge moved fryer oil to proper storage location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up above fryer station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum catering pans stored not inverted on top of reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge inverted pans.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Employee eating on cook line, then continued to do food prep without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 flying insects around both drive thru areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (60F,162F,64F - Cold Holding); sausage (64F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (64F - Cold Holding); raw chicken liver (66F - Cold Holding); raw chicken liver (61F - Cold Holding) Standing reaching cooler in kitchen, per employee doors have been constantly open for approximately 30mins, per operator cooler is working and just needs more Freon, all items move to different reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp and rice (110F - Hot Holding) in steamwell, kitchen area, per employee shrimp and rice was made one hour prior to temp check. Operator turned up temp of steamwell.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table near drive through window. Interior of ice chute in soda machine next to drive thru window.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water in bathroom
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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. Both employees on site do not have proof, employees signed report during inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator ran out of bleach and doesn't have any other sanitizer in establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of standing reach in cooler near drive thru area. Lid of reach in freezer chest was broken near office area.
Floor/ceiling/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors through establishment. all walls in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Two bag in box soda by office.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. On bare ground behind building.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bathroom wall and window in bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash in kitchen. And bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer in kitchen. Exterior of all reach in cooler and freezers in establishment. Exterior of fan in kitchen and near drive through next to reach in cooler. Bottom shelf of all tables in establishment. Under side of soda machine around nozzle at drive thru area. All gaskets of all reach in freezers in establishment.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to establishment.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket reading 0ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar by office was not labeled.
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.