PAPA G'S SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN
1807 45 ST, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 9045173882
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023067640 | Sep 29, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 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 →
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed separated hot and cold water faucets at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice person in charge stated was cooked 2 days prior with no date marking in reach in cooler near microwave station.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at multiple locations throughout kitchen.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water plumbing fixture at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on all reach in cooler gaskets.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as a shelf cover on bottom shelves of center prep tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored near microwave station.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on middle prep table. Person in charge stated chemical was a water and chlorine mix and labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple locations of cove molding in disrepair.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee beverage with no lid stored on middle prep table. Person in charge removed cup and added lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature on middle prep station. Person in charge moved fish to three compartment sink under running water.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge in middle of certified food manager certification process but not completed.
Aug 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jun 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
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 pork in standing reach in freezer next to chest reach in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed black pot top stored in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed top.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge in middle of certified food manager certification process but not completed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed person in charge unable to provide a choking poster. Inspector provided poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in restroom at rear of establishment. Inspector provided sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler between reach in freezers.
Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster at corner of building.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on top shelf of wire rack. Person in charge indicated it was sugar and labeled accordingly.
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50f in door of cooler, discarded
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk not dated. Operator stated milk was open two days prior.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom does not self-close.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Three ceiling tiles in kitchen area are in disrepair. One ceiling tile missing above fryer.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed ash tray with discarded cigarettes behind counter where register is located.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink, kitchen, reach in cooler and restroom all soiled with build up.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights rods above triple sink are not coated or covered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled with food debris and flour.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Four boxes of to go containers stored on ground next to standing reach in cooler.
Oct 5, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies in kitchen.
Sep 29, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager handled cooked chicken wings and french fries with bare hands in kitchen. Inspector coached manager on proper food handling procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies in kitchen.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Plastic container of insecticide on chemical storage shelf in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat french fries in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 215 rodent droppings in establishment: 150 in small storage closet adjacent to kitchen, 25 in back kitchen near rear exit door, 15 on front counter shelf where condiments are stored, and 25 around perimeter of main kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks in establishment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for unisex restroom does not self close.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen are damaged/cracked/holes.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in unisex restroom in back kitchen.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager drinking out of styrofoam cup. Lid placed on.
Equipment in poor repair. Mop sink is cracked/broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink room by hot water heater. In rear storage area by rear exit door.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor under refrigeration equipment in kitchen. Floor in small storage room adjacent to kitchen. Floor in hot water heater room. Floor in unisex restroom. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back storage area of kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom in back of establishment. Inspector emailed sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table by fryers.
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.