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SIGIES KITCHEN

1429 MELSON AVE, Jacksonville FL 32254

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2614562
Grade history
OCT 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger patties in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger patties in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to ice machine in disrepair and falls off hinges.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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 unable to provide certified food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 20, 2025 · At callback observed person in charge with scheduled food manager certification class. Time Extended
Jun 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 unable to provide certified food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Observed no food handler training for any employees. Person in charge stated it was him and his son who were employed.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Observed no employee reporting agreements sign for any employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on hot holding unit in kitchen area. Person in charge removed beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/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.