JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
13611 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 904.255.4225
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken was out for a short time to cook.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli turkey opened 2 days prior per person in charge with no date marking in reach in cooler on cook line and in walk-in cooler. Person in charge dated food items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored near reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge labeled as degreaser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters on cook line.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed house made gravy at temperatures of 61F. Person in charge stated gravy was prepared 4 hours prior. Container of gravy was wrapped in plastic wrap with a lid on top. Person in charge removed wrap and lid.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and plastic cup stored in hand wash sink by back storage area near ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cut lettuce prepared day prior with no date marking stored in walk-in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler with food items on top. Person in charge removed all cardboard.
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Plans not matching - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has plans on file but not showing 2 additional walk in cooler with near by three compartment sinks which also missing hand wash sinks in that area for ware washing and any future food preparation. Operator will submit new plans to show all additional new changes to exiting plans on file and include 2 additional walk in coolers with ware washing areas near by. Provided operator with DBPR HR-7005 a' Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review
Jul 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Plans not matching - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has plans on file but not showing 2 additional walk in cooler with near by three compartment sinks which also missing hand wash sinks in that area for ware washing and any future food preparation. Operator will submit new plans to show all additional new changes to exiting plans on file and include 2 additional walk in coolers with ware washing areas near by. Provided operator with DBPR HR-7005 a' Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Plans not matching - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has plans on file but not showing 2 additional walk in cooler with near by three compartment sinks which also missing hand wash sinks in that area for ware washing and any future food preparation. Operator will submit new plans to show all additional new changes to exiting plans on file and include 2 additional walk in coolers with ware washing areas near by. Provided operator with DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review
Dec 6, 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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Priority: High Priority Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf under employee food handler certifications on wall with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Quaternary 200ppm)
Priority: Intermediate Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with amber liquid chemical stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of chemical.
Priority: Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of blue cheese stored in corner of walk-in cooler with no date marking. Person in charge stated it was removed from commercial packaging 5 days prior and voluntarily discarded.
Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda bottle stored in hand wash sink in back dry storage area by extra heating units. Person in charge removed soda bottle.
Priority: Intermediate- Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat hot dogs in reach in cooler near fryers with a date marking of 11/25. Person in charge stated that was the date it was frozen. No date marking when food was thawed observed.
Priority: Basic Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches on floor in corner of dry storage area in back of kitchen. Employee cleaned and discarded all dead roaches.
Priority: Basic Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpsters person in charge indicated were utilized for food service stored in grass.
Priority: Basic- Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of to go boxes stored on floor in dry storage across from standing reach in freezer.
Priority: Basic-Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on prep table next to single service items by front window. Person in charge moved all employee beverages to designated storage location.
Priority: Basic-Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and frames on reach in cooler doors under flip top coolers on cook line. Employee cleaned frames and doors on site.
May 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door was open and closed all morning as they're preparing for a catering order. Cheese was in cooler less than 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to grill in kitchen, fries (103F - Hot Holding) sitting under heat lamp. Operator voluntarily discarded as more were about to be made.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in storage room where old kitchen was located. Operator discarded roach.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage rack next to triple sink in kitchen, old labels on several clean containers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room where chips and ice machine are located, single use cups stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer in breezeway, storage bags of raw chicken stored with fries. Also, open case of raw bacon on top shelf over fries. Operator moved items to,proper storage level.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken was out for a short time to cook.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb below handwash sink in cook line area missing backflow preventer. Operator had one installed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. At cook line, grill utensils stored in container of sanitizer. Employee removed utensils and placed in clean water above 135f on flat top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back right room, multiple cases of single service items on floor. Operator moved items to rack.
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