LA BODEGA ORIGINAL
4541 SHIRLEY AVE UNIT 1, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.513.3716
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on gaskets of main reach in cooler door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored inside reach in cooler with new product inside. Person in charge added correct label for new container for food items.
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored in chemical cabinet in rear of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on reach in cooler on cook line.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge removed cup.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked animal au jus prepared on site held more than 24 hours with no date marking. Person in charge added date marker.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
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. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table by microwave on kitchen. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink. Person in charge removed label and placed container in dish.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored above three compartment sink.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+. Person in charge discarded solution and replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Quaternary 200ppm)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid person in charge stated was cleaner. Spray bottle was stored in cabinet at rear of kitchen. Tape attached to bottle person in charge stated was original label that faded. Person in charge labeled spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door handle and frame on reach in cooler across from cook station. Person in charge cleaned handle and frame.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster behind establishment person in charge stated belonged to them. Person in charge closed lid.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple spatulas with frayed endings stored on wall behind three compartment sink.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 stand up white reach in freezer in kitchen, package of opened raw Italian sausage stored on top of opened ready to eat calamari. Items moved and stored correctly.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by front hand washing sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on swinging door between front counter and kitchen. Tape removed.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind refrigeration equipment in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catch tray around hot water heater in rear of kitchen.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator states freezer will be cleaned tomorrow.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handle on reach-in freezer soiled. Top of stone oven has dust build up.
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.