SERGIOS RESTAURANT
10503 SAN JOSE BLVD UNIT 16, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904-883-9091
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in restaurant during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored on shelf with food, over prep area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location in office.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in restaurant during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26. At time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler raw beef/ fish over bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over sauce in reach in cooler. Also, raw ground beef stored over intact meat in walk in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beef made 6/26 in reach in cooler. Cream sauce made 5/1 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler flan, beef, beef, potatoes, 44-48F. Per person in charge electricity was lost for 40 minutes. Ambient temperature of unit 45F. Person in charge opened reach in freezer during inspection to cool unit rapidly. Also, butter, milk, farofa made with cooked onions held on prep line at 60-74F. Person in charge states have been out of temperature for 3 hours, moved to reach in cooler holding temperature. Discussed time with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on far cook line, at front counter. Person in charge provided. Also, missing hand wash sign and soap at far hand wash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory is not visible to public at time of inspection. Person in charge moved to front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white substance accumulation in ice machine at front counter. Person in charge began cleaning.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in dry storage area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cut strawberries in direct contact with towel in front counter reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishware wet nesting on shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of produce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back doors.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed aluminum cans reused to cook flan.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items on makeline not inverted on top shelf. Person in charge began inverting.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Marinara sauce with added ingredients date marked 12/2. 2 containers. Walk in cooler. Cooked sausage date marked 12/2. 1/2 tub.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser not functioning. Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sauce in walk in cooler incorrectly date marked. Marked 12/2 but supposed to be 12/10. Marked by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle, All purpose cleaner, sanitizer on service cart. Marked by manger.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers on prep area. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of any employee training available.
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. raw chicken, vegetables, cooked foods. Walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonium test strips available.
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. No proof of any employee training available.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at kitchen. Degreaser. Sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on slicer table. Moved by manager
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. Between equipment. Prep line. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee handled cellphone, touched face, then put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium in Three compartment sink 0 ppm. Employee added more tablets. Stirred water. 300 ppm thereafter.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. cut vegetables, raw meats. In kitchen and walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans and egg 90° in oven. Reheat3 to170-175°. Cooked steak meatballs 110 ° in oven. Moved to walk in cooler. Cooked steak 120°. In oven. Moved to walk in cooler. Cooked lasagna 110°. In oven. Reheated to 170-175°. Per employee. Made at about 10:30.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, next to cleaned pans in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large plastic bucket in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Gave sign. Person In Charge posted sign.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on undercooked steaks. Emailed copy.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cheese, cooked foods. Corn in coolers made few days ago with no date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at kitchen, frontline. Sanitizer, glass cleaner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use spoons, in standing water 70°. Kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Nov 25, 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.