JOSEPHINE
3563 SAINT JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-647-7556
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area, one flying insect in storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment vacuum seal in house cured salmon.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before orange hose connection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated marked in the bar area.
Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cured salmon in vacuum sealed bags during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at two hand sinks in kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand soap missing at hand sink near triple sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seal fruits and vegetables observed cucumbers and sliced watermelon during inspection. Establishment also cure salmon and vacuum seal salmon. Per chef Salmon item is an item on a temporary menu.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A few employee training certifications are expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen area. Food debris on ceiling tiles closest to cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on freezer in bar area.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink after splitter before orange hose.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty vents in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler/freezer floor is soiled with black debris.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease Gasket on freezer door is soiled with a black mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall where dish machine is located.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. Employee properly stored sanitizer bucket.
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area, one flying insect in storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked leeks (52F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); vegan cheese (50F - Cold Holding); red sauce (52F - Cold Holding); white sauce (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the flip top cooler across from cooking equipment from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked leeks (52F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); vegan cheese (50F - Cold Holding); red sauce (52F - Cold Holding); white sauce (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the flip top cooler across from cooking equipment from previous day.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink after splitter Before orange hose.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing On cooks line and at hand sink near triple sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door is not self closing.
Ceiling tile missing. Near ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty Vents in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in the Walk in cooler/ freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in storage area near cooler
Food stored on floor. Bags of Flour, sugar rice stored on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled in bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service bowls and lids stored on floor in storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Brown to go boxes, lids and bowls stored on top of flip top cooler from previous day.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired manager certification
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink near triple sink
Ceiling tile missing. Near employee restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler gasket on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor in the walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Dry storage food items stored on floor In storage area
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, manager moved tongs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on cooks line Soiled fan covers in the walk in cooler
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cream in the walk in cooler, employee properly stored food items
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary ammonia chemical test strips(wet with water) provided at inspection. Dish machine is chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand wash sink near dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand soap missing at hand sink across from ice machine, hand soap missing at hand sink near dry storage area, hand soap missing at hand sink near dish machine
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over clean dishes near employee restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Food debris on floor in walk in freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid on larger food storage bin with Green duck tape
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in the walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at hand wash sink on cooks line, emailed manager hand wash sign during inspection. Manager printed and posted hand wash sign
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris in ware washing area
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for vomit or diarrheal, emailed manager clean up procedures during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained black lines on tan/ brown cutting board
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
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. No employee reporting forms available, emailed operator the employee reporting form
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above food storage container storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in the kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on top shelf in dry storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, employee discarded beverage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items, no beard guard for employee prepping food items, employees put on hair restraints
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in the walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor in the walk in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of soufflé cups stored on floor in dry storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. ROP chicken missing time food items were prepared and packaged. Per manager all ROP food items are vacuum sealed and served within 2 day/ 48 hours
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Several wiping cloth solutions stored on floor, manager properly stored buckets of sanitizer
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.