PAPA'S KITCHEN + COCKTAILS
1402 SAN MARCO BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 9044771943
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by triple sink at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 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 →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese opened a couple of days ago, walk in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator took fish out of bag, walk in cooler
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line
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No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A couple of hood filters
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle on hot water dripping, hand sink by triple sink and on water heater pipe
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, operator cleaned it
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manger card not on wall like before, owner called manager and he didn't answer, she'll email it to me
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chl
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle leaking in hand sink by triple sink, also pile by water heater
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made on Saturday, owner wrote date on
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container dirty, owner placed it by triple sink to be washed
Interior microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with straws on floor in storage closet/old walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on base of handle in hand sink by triple sink
Sep 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain killer above prep table, operator moved it
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by triple sink at bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above condiment sauces and bread in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap above soda syrup boxes, operator moved it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink, employee moved it
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner couldn't find hers, she touches foods sometimes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks in kitchen, operator placed some
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. For one new employee here and one here for 2 months, also owner that couldn't find her certification
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for 2 months
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice bin, secured by operator
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked by triple sink
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, back prep area, operator placed them on shelf
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 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 chicken in container on shelf above bread, both open, freezer by cook line, mgr rearranged
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. Raw chicken in container-open on shelf above raw breaded oysters, freezer by cook line, mgr rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f shop in flour not shifted since last night, mgr discarded it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server here for more than 2 months
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, mgr placed them on bottom shelf
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle goes all the way around without water coming, hand sink by cook line
Food stored on floor. Oil jug by ice bin, mgr placed them on shelf
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart by fryer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle at hand sink by triple sink
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood ledge by prep area
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 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. Milk opened on Saturday at bar, mgr dated it
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers in hand sink in back area and tray, mgr moved them
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by ice machine, mgr placed some
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mgr turned it on, hand sink by ice machine and at bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By prep table
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on shelf by dish machine, mgr inverted them
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, mgr removed it
Hole in or other damage to wall. By table next to triple sink
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.