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PABLO CREEK CLUB

5660 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 9922090

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612395
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect on front service line. Operator stated food delivery driver left back door open while bringing in food. As soon as delivery was done, door was closed.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket of sanitizer solution stored on shelf next to single use souffle cups. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to properly store.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet handle at triple sink leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in warewashing area. Operator killed flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter, house made coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to soup warmer. Operator stated servers were in and out of it a lot during lunch rush. Operator will talk with servers to keep closed to chill foods. Also, half and half (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler on front service station. Operator voluntarily discarded Hal and half.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to clean bowls in cabinet above hand wash sink in front service area. Operator removed cut removed cleaners to properly store.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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 packages of commercially packaged hot dogs and sausage opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked hot dogs and sausage packages.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gray ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice on shelf in dry food storage area. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat cut melon in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed cut melon to properly store.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents dusty in kitchen near ware washing and on cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of single service lids stored on floor in storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sliced cheese in direct contact with non food grade paper towels used as a liner.
High priority/14-86-1
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gray Deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with Sealed sleeves of souflee cups and paper towels stored on floor under shelf in paper goods area.
Basic/25-05-4
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls and containers on clean storage cart next to triple sink not inverted. Operator inverted bowls and containers.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage room. Also, multiple sealed boxes of food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed items from floor to properly store.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on fan area in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven below stove has accumulation of debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples stored in basket at kitchen window open to the public without being protected. Chef rewashed and wrapped apples.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Nonfood-grade towel used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade towel used in direct contact with ready to eat foods. Manager removed towel from reach in cooler used to wrap deli sandwich.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing unknown substance not labeled. Manager removed and labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near splash guard.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board with deeply grooved in areas.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open case of Single-service articles stored on floor near back door. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.