KATS KITCHEN
12654 PECAN PARK RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 786-972-2741
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
4 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Operator paid license during inspection
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of reach-in cooler across from grill, raw pork stored over jug of mayonnaise. Operator moved pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach-in cooler, chicken (45F - Cold Holding); empanada (47F - Cold Holding). Cooler opened continuously during rush.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items stored in handwash sink. Operator moved all items from sink.
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. Employee present started today, no proof of employee responsibilities. Operator explained and completed dbpr form.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment has grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of water and case of oil stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Operator paid license during inspection
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has no current commissary. Operator was using food truck city but manager of food truck city says this MFDV not currently on their list and not part of his commissary as of today.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on exterior
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 596 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has no decal
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on exterior
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 596 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest reach in freezer, raw beef stored on top of ready to eat french fries. Items moved and stored correctly.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Operator has listed commissary as Food Truck City, Jacksonville. Commissary states operator no longer reports there.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of flip top reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal not present.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle contacting ice in white ice chest freezer. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not present on vehicle.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all cold holding units.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops thawing at room temperature near triple sink. Pork chops moved to reach in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 596 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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