LALIBELA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
2151 LANE AVE S STE 206, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904-802-0197
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On lower shelf at cook line, butter (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated butter as prepared less than 4 hours ago, moving to small portions into refrigerator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019046871 | Jul 9, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | $200 |
| 5--2015024338 | May 18, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat spices in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items prepared on site within past 3 days with no date marking stored in reach in cooler at end of cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on three compartment sink.
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over opened bag of spices in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ppm stored on three compartment sink. Person in charge diluted with water and is now testing at 100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items with no date marker in reach in cooler in back kitchen area person in charge stated was cooked 2 days prior.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 one employee with no stat approved employee training who helps during busy times and serves food to guests. Person in charge stated it was her husband and he had a date scheduled to complete training.
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef in ziploc bag stored over ready to eat spices in ziploc bag in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
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 one employee with no stat approved employee training who helps during busy times and serves food to guests. Person in charge stated it was her husband and he had a date scheduled to complete training.
Spray/squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle with blue chemical person in charge stated was soap and baking soda. Person in charge labeled squeeze bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle with lid stored on wire shelf next to food items by dry storage entrance. Person in charge removed water bottle.
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 top of single use gloves. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler in disrepair across from three compartment sink. Person in charge stated cooler does not work. Door frames and interior are in disrepair. Non time/temperature control for safety food items are stored inside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris and build up in interior of oven on cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 0ppm stored on three compartment sink. Person in charge added chlorine and tested at 100ppm.
Nov 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Person in charge indicated husband helps serve food during busy times does and not have any proof of food handler training.
Sep 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge with no proof of Certified Food Management Certification.
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. Person in charge indicated husband helps serve food during busy times does and not have any proof of food handler training.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked yellow peas at 63F person in charge indicated was cooked and stored in reach in cooler that is not functioning properly the day prior. Cooked yellow peas (63F - Cooling)
Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Observed two flats of shelled eggs stored in reach in cooler not maintaining ambient temperature of 45F or less. Ambient shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large container of butter person in charge indicated was melted a few days prior and left out on shelf next to oven at 71F. Observed large metal container by dry storage area at 72F person in charge said was melted the day prior. Observed shelled eggs in reach in cooler at ambient temperature of 61F. Observed container of butter and multiple sticks of butter in reach in cooler cold holding at 61-65F. Butter (71F - Cold Holding) Butter (61-65F - Cold Holding) Butter (72F - Cold Holding)
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge with no proof of Certified Food Management Certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided hand wash 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. Person in charge indicated husband helps serve food during busy times does and not have any proof of food handler training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and wooden cutting boards stored next to reach in cooler with grooves. Person in charge stated they are not used.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with tea stored on three compartment sink person in charge indicated was hers.
Food stored on floor. Observed package of water bottles and bottled sparkling water stored on floor by front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Person in charge removed and placed in dish area.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 reach in freezer on make line, raw chicken stored over bag of Tyson chicken nuggets. Operator removed raw chicken from above ready to eat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On chemical storage rack in back storage room, bleach and windex stored above gloves. Operator moved gloves away from chemicals.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in kitchen blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
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. Only one employee who has been employed for one week. Did not have employee responsibility signed. Supplied DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of collard greens prepared three days prior did not have date marking. Operator added date marking.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on clean prep table in kitchen. Operator moved water bottle.
Food stored on floor. Two bags of water bottles on ground in kitchen. Operator removed from ground.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on stove handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On lower shelf at cook line, butter (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated butter as prepared less than 4 hours ago, moving to small portions into refrigerator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag in cook line handwash sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cook line and kitchen handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in coolers, multiple items prepared yesterday not dated.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer missing on both restroom doors.
Food stored on floor. In back kitchen, bag of onions and bag of potatoes on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle at cook line. Operator moved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf in back kitchen, red container with flour not labeled.
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