OTHELLO
1555 N PEARL ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-502-6368
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A couple tags missing the last date served on tags.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photo copy provided at inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop flour.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items without a beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Clear containers stacked on shelf in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled containers with a white powdery substance stored inside. Employee labeled containers
Oct 23, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smelt fish stored over frozen falafel mix, manager properly storied food items
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not held in chronological order.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copy certificate provided for Kendall F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few employee beverages on prep tables.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red wiping cloth bucket stored on floor in Bar area.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator serving yellow tail fish and has no parasite destruction or invoices with freezing parameters. Operator will get information from food company distribution
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Operator using pink towel in direct contact with raw fish to wrap when being stored in reach in cooler. Towels are from Chicopee which are not food grade
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served
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. Operator has multiple servers and bartenders 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. Some employees with no proof of form
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with bracelet on wrist
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored in container not labeled. Employee stated it's flour
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.