MASONS FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS
4668 TOWN CROSSING DR STE 105, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-914-4144
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live Roach in dining room across from food display cold holding unit. Manager killed and removed from premises.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm) exceeds maximum concentration allowed per manufacturer. Employee added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 400
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (57F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Employee stated it may have been out briefly and then stored near door being opened. Employee will keep walk-in-cooler door closed for butter to chill. Also, butter (76F - Cold Holding) at back front counter next to sandwich press. Employee stated butter has been out since they opened at 11am. Operator called to say it should be a 4 hour label but no label and no paperwork provided. Distributed TPHC paperwork to operator during this inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) exceeds maximum concentration allowed per manufacturer. Employee added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 400.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use food containers faced up and stored under paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink. Employee removed paper boats to properly store. Also, sealed boxes of wrapped straws and food paper bags stored on floor in storage area. Employee removed from floor to properly store.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Single ceiling tile above walk in freezer missing
No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Missing fire extinguisher near three compartment sink area and at hand wash sink area
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked seasoned shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); falafel (45F - Cold Holding) in front display cooler. Operator stated items were placed in front display cooler about an hour prior. Operator removed and placed in nearby reach-in cooler to chill.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on drainboard area at triple sink unable to properly air dry
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back exit door allowing light in at threshold area.
Food stored on floor. Two bags of onions and one container of oil stored on floor in front of dry food storage area. Operator removed items from floor to properly store.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad holding cooler across from front display case unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed missing curtain/ door at front of case. Ambient temperature 56F. Operator had cut lettuce cooling on shelf in unit. Operator placed cut lettuce on ice to assist in cooling process since curtain to keep cold air in is missing.
Mar 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing water machine at front counter soiled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad holding cooler across from front display case unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed missing curtain/ door at front of case. Ambient temperature 56F. Operator had cut lettuce cooling on shelf in unit. Operator placed cut lettuce on ice to assist in cooling process since curtain to keep cold air in is missing.
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. House made hummus prepared on 2-22 not consumed within 7 days of preparation. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (109-115F - Hot Holding); spicy chicken (90-97F - Hot Holding) in two drawer food warmer. Operator stated the chicken was placed in drawer within the hour. Operator raised the temp to heat the chicken.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (50-54F - Cooling)at 12:15-2nd temp at 12:45 at 54F. Operator stated she cut lettuce at 11am. Observed salad cooler missing curtain/ door allowing cold air to escape from cooler. Operator placed cooling cut lettuce on ice to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing water machine at front counter soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide test strips for quaternary sanitizer at triple 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Operator had employees working start to read and sign employee health form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup without handle.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad holding cooler across from front display case unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed missing curtain/ door at front of case. Ambient temperature 56F. Operator had cut lettuce cooling on shelf in unit. Operator placed cut lettuce on ice to assist in cooling process since curtain to keep cold air in is missing.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs, stored over ready to eat dressing in walk-in cooler. Employee removes eggs over dressing and stored properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live Roach in dining room across from food display cold holding unit. Manager killed and removed from premises.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table Cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken came from walk-in cooler and was supposed to go to steam well. Employee placed back into walk-in cooler. Observed Cut lettuce Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in display cooler across from steam table on cook line. Cooler has an Ambient Temperature of 55F. Employee removed lettuce from display cooler place in walk-in cooler and called maintenance for cooler.
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. Observed establishment without 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. Inspector provided copy of employee health agreement form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents dusty.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at the bottom of back exit door of the kitchen.
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