LUNCH BREAK
2851 EDGEWOOD AVE N STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32254 · 904-356-5075
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored next to mop sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food contact shelf under flat top grill.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored across from three compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers with ham inside stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed labels.
Sep 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 3 containers of banana pudding with no labeling person in charge stated was prepared at home in smaller reach in cooler in lobby.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. June 01, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw sausage patties stored over ready to eat dough in reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed; unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored by mop sink. Unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored under three compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank behind main counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee on cook line engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed 2 sleeves of to-go cups stored not inverted and with no protective covering on front line by coffee machine. Person in charge inverted.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Open person bottle water stored in ice machine. Moved
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lady cook in kitchen, manager states been there a year, states she has certificate but not on site to show
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad mix stored in reach in cooler, larger batch with date discarded, date wasn't transferred with the product to determine proper date marking
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 thanks up front not secured
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing silver bracelet, removed bracelet
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. I've scooper stored on top of ice machine, moved to store on top of wax paper
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line handle soiled wiping cloth then handle ready to eat biscuits without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink with no preventative measure to keep hose above flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of raw bacon on flip top cooler across from flat top grill at temperature of 57F. Employee stated it was pulled from cooler unit 20 minutes prior to cook in bulk. Employee moved raw bacon to reach in cooler under flip top cooler. Raw bacon (57F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked grits on prep table across from steam unit at temperature of 131F. Employee stated they were removed from steam unit 15 minutes prior. Employee returned grits to steam unit. Cooked grits (131F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee coffee cup stored on front edge of hand wash sink at kitchen entrance on front line. Person in charge removed coffee cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed; two large CO2 tanks at rear of establishment not secured. Three small CO2 tanks next to soda boxes on front line not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler at expo window on kitchen side with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line with no hair restraint. Person in charge provided employees hair restraints.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area with visible water damage and not smooth and easily cleanable. Floors around fryer station soiled with debris. Walls behind cook line soiled with grease build up.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle at rear of establishment near dumpsters stored on dirt area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on reach in cooler at expo window soiled. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from flat top grill soiled. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door soiled. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Surface area around soda nozzles on soda tower in common area with mold like substance build up.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil used to cover shelves next to flat top grill.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple furniture items stored next to dumpsters at rear of establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on cutting board by toasters in between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket stored under three compartment sink with chlorine solution testing at 200+ ppm. Person in charge discarded chlorine solution.
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hanging below sink rim.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two containers of milk a bottom of reach in cooler by cash register not date marked. Per employee, milk was opened two days prior.
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. Two employees hired less than 60 days prior did not have employee responsibility signed. Operator had two employees sign while inspector present.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days did not have proof of employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On seasoning rack above triple sink, to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind front counter not secure.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. License displays from 2022.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above open flip top cooler in kitchen, employee phone. Manager removed phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees handling food on make line not wearing beard guards or hair restraints.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall behind fryers in kitchen have build up of grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On ground behind front counter, single service cups. Manager removed from floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table in kitchen in between uses. Operator moved cloth back to sanitizer.
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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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 certification for any current employees.
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 proof for any current employees. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103.
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At front counter reach-in cooler, in hose made ranch dressing dated 11 days prior.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sinks, spray hose hangs below rim.
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
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 certification for any current employees.
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 proof for any current employees. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At front counter reach-in cooler, in hose made ranch dressing dated 11 days prior. At front counter reach-in cooler, milk opened 2 days prior per employee not dated. Operator dated. In walk-in cooler, tuna salad dated 11 days prior. Operator stated item prepared 4 days prior, date corrected.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter, ice chute on soda dispenser has black mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter, 2 tanks not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf by walk-in cooler, open bottle water stored with single service items. Operator moved.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at make station, no hair net. Multiple food handlers, no beard guards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on make line, no hair restraint or beard guard. Manager no beard guard on make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top have grease build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, single service cups and lids stored on floor.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler across from flat top, pan of hamburgers stored over shell eggs cooked for immediate service. Operator moved hamburgers.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One SafeStaff certificate expired 3/16/2023. Operator stated they have new books on order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter, ice chute on soda dispenser has black mold-like substance. Operator stated she has contacted Coke for replacement chute.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on flip top reach-in cooler across from fryers, torn. Operator provided text messages with repair person, he has canceled service multiple times.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front counter reach-in cooler, missing ambient thermometer. Operator supplied during inspection.
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.