LAVASH
5960 RICHARDS ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 423-889-9119
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2025
APR 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water provided in entire establishment. Hot water valve is turned off. Hot water heater is broken and employee only using cold water valve to wash hands during inspection. Water temperature at 47F. Operator has service order to have be repaired in few days.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water provided in entire establishment. Hot water valve is turned off. Hot water heater is broken and employee only using cold water valve to wash hands during inspection. Water temperature at 47F. Operator has service order to have be repaired in few days.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (109-112F - Hot Holding), stored in first pan in steam table for hot holding after cooking approximately 30 mins ago. Employee will reheat food. Food reheated to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dry foods and single service items stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed
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. Operator has 1 total food handler employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 1 total food handler employee hired with no proof of written agreement
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided in entire establishment. Hot water valve is turned off. Hot water heater is broken and employee only using cold water valve to wash hands during inspection. Water temperature at 47F. Operator has service order to have be repaired in few days.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Case of unwashed tomatoes stored on floor Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cabbage stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep pork stored over prep cut carrots bottom reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (131F - Hot Holding), stored in steam table and place there approximately 1 hr ago after cooking for hot holding. Temperature dial set low. Manager adjusted dial and reheating food
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. Operator has 1 employee with no form. Provided blank form and operator completed during inspection
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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