JSO CAFE
501 E BAY ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904-630-7469
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold cuts, cheeses, French toast mix
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold cuts, cheeses, French toast mix
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 52f cold cuts, cheeses, French toast mix, in prep cooler at cook line, 52f my probe thermometer reading when left inside unit for a few minutes, all overnight, stop sale
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, test strip blueish, operator diluted it to 300 ppm
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 36f in prep cooler by cook line, all foods are 52f and that's what my probe thermometer reads too when left inside unit
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
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 opened yesterday morning, in back prep cooler, operator dated it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute with pinkish build up
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not find it
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vents dusty in upright cooler in back prep area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of facet leaking on hand sink by cook line
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then washed hands for 10 seconds and then scooped fries, expoed toner and she washed hands properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f aoli made with source cream above fill line in prep cooler, employee rearranged
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute blackish
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecakes made on Monday and banana pudding made yesterday early morning, grab and go cooler in prep
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On flour, employee removed it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with open foods
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding and cheesecakes in grab and go cooler in dining area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge on door frame in prep cooler has blackish build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler in prep room
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids not inverted, employee inverted them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and tomatoes on shelf above ranch made here and cooked chicken, upright cooler in prep room
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink pipe
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Apr 7, 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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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 opened a couple of weeks ago, dated by employee
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In oven, interior bottom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves and vents in upright cooler
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids not inverted, employee inverted them, to go containers not inverted in storage area, inverted by employees
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on shelf above cooked chicken and cold cut, employee moved it
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By slicer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red powder, on shelf, labeled by employee, seasoning
Nov 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came back from restroom, got gloves, grabbed tongs and got cooked bacon, explained to her and she washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs on shelf above sour cream, reach in cooler, raw sausage on shelf above cooked bacon in upright cooler, employees rearranged
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee brought a roll for now, dispenser unable to open
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. For dishwasher only, emailed agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed dish soap for now, soap dispenser is broken
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated on 6/2023
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack, storage area, employee secured it
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked on ledge by window next to oven
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Salads, sandwiches, cut fruit for grab and go
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler 2 and vent in upright cooler 3
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on shelf above washed cut lettuce, employee rearranged upright cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Corner of door frame by cooler 2
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder at front counter
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg, discarded gloves then grabbed lid for to go container, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded lid
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef in packet on top of raw pork loin in packet thawing out, 32f
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 opened on Friday, dated by employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee portioning yogurt cups in storage room by kitchen, no hand sink in this room, employee moved to kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins, hand sink by 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. Dishwasher only
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices,
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In office/storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee removed it,
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs by cook line, and plastic bottle sodas in office / storage
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing address and dba, sandwiches, yogurt, cheesecakes, employee stated label maker broke
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler in storage area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go tray in storage area p, inverted by employee
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on shelf above cut tomatoes, employee rearranged reach in cooler
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Mgr grabbed raw chicken then changed gloves and mashed the potatoes, explaining to him and she washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon on shelf above potatoes, explained to him and he rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncooked sausage on shelf above raw bacon, mgr rearranged upright cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105-122f potatoes, employee voluntarily discarded them, explained time as public health control
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 opened on Monday,
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for basting
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner per mgr, labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices, employee moved it
Ceiling tile missing. A panel missing in food storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at front counter area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above clean pans, front counter shelving
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter, gasket in upright cooler at dining area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vents in upright cooler and shelf in another upright cooler, storage area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays not inverted, coffee filter out of bag, employee placed them in bag and inverted trays
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chl in bucket, employee placed some, 100 ppm
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.