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KAPRICH 809 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

5230 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 12, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-515-9121

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616035
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 tiny flies in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat items in reach in freezer. Moved by manager.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of bleach at kitchen. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on cooler. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Under Three compartment sink. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Kitchen cooler.
Basic/14-36-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign in woman's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment in hallway by rear restroom.
Basic/33-31-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink faucet in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of air freshener next to cups. Moved by manager. Chlorine next to single service items. Moved by manager
High priority/41-10-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner has taken the prerequisite training for serve Safe but not the exam.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door not self closing.
Basic/35B-03-4
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority7 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 procedure. Emailed form.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 completed forms. Emailed copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 tiny flies in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door not self closing.
Basic/35B-03-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wood Knife block used for knife.
Basic/14-55-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled powder container.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.