RICH TASTE
7721 FERNANDINA AVE, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-343-3332
Last inspected Jun 27, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in unit. Operator able to remove all flies
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Black reach-in cooler only reaching a low temperature of 72f after 30 minutes.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2026. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 white cutting boards have stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. Operator supplied during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Black reach-in cooler only reaching a low temperature of 72f after 30 minutes.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor, in cabinet, under triple sinks. Operator cleaned and discarded roaches.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment has grease build up.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap at hood filters over fryers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometers in both reach-in coolers.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 5519 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in unit. Operator able to remove all flies
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler, tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Breaker tripped, operator reset.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer box, rice (112F - Hot Holding). Held less than 4 hours. Moved to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items stored in handwash sink. Operator removed.
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. Employee present hired 2 days, no proof available. Emailed operator DBPR form. He explained to employee.
Food stored on floor. Container f rice on floor. Operatormoved.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5519 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies inside vehicle. Operator killed and discarded all flies.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In large reach in cooler, raw fish stored over ready to eat crab cakes. Items moved and stored correctly.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has container stored inside. Container removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below prep table.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Oil moved and stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple kitchen utensils stored in container of 88F water on counter. Water discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor. Containers moved and stored correctly.
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.