MO DEANS SOUL AND SEAFOOD
948 CESERY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 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. sliced American cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach in cooler. Observed cheese stacked higher than the chill line of cooler. Operator removed half the amount of cheese and placed in bottom of reach in cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 42F
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, chicken, beans in walk in cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on ice machine, moved to store on a clean surface
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 cracked eggs stored on carton with shelled eggs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen Used to store red buckets
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made Monday
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink in foam cup on cooler, moved by employee
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and pack of cigarettes on top of chest freezer, moved
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup in sugar container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of freezer in kitchen
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Added chlorine 100 ppms
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg and then handled clean plate without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above white upright reach in freezer
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while prep food on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table next to slicer. Moved into sanitizer bucket
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Raw pork chops not commercially packaged stored over ready to eat bread in reach in freezer in dry food storage room. Operator removed pork chops to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach in cooler. Observed cheese stacked higher than the chill line of cooler. Operator removed half the amount of cheese and placed in bottom of reach in cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 42F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler and portable cutting board at prep area soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at soda dispenser at front counter soiled. Operator cleaned ice chute during this inspection.
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 proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge.distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees on duty fill out form during this inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food safety training certificates expired May 2023.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in kitchen without hair restraint. Discussed with operator. Operator had employee retrain hair.
Equipment in poor repair. Door of microwave in prep area cracked/ in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk in cooler not easily cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers on top shelf above reach in cooler in kitchen containing white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled powdered sugar,flour, and sugar during this inspection.
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