SOLAZO
954 EDGEWOOD AVE S, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-914-8737
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Several dead flying insects in storage room/office area.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ice machine drain line drains into hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and tools blocking hand sink near ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above prep line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items without beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Doors off the hinges in bar area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment,floor soiled in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Onions and dry storage food items on floor in back storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and steam table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on exterior of cooking equipment. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers and freezer in kitchen and prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler and freezer is soiled with food debris.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect at end of cooks line, 5 flying insects near ware washing area,2 flying insects near water heater.
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 42 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate30 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top shelf in small flip top cooler. Manager moved medicine.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants after washing hands then prepared food touching the meat scoop used to serve customers.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect at end of cooks line, 5 flying insects near ware washing area,2 flying insects near water heater.
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 scallops stored over corn and fries in upright freezer, beef stored over pork in white reach in freezer. Manager moved the beef to another cooler and properly stored food items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially packaged fish label indicates to remove from Vacuum packaging prior to thawing. Then thaw fish under refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) manager put shrimp into freezer to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Can opener is soiled with food debris.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No test kit for quaternary ammonia sanitizer for triple sink and sanitizer buckets. No test strip for dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working 8 months no proof of employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several food items stored in the reach in coolers without date marks. Manager date marked food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a mold like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Several dead flying insects in storage room/office area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling along wall above prep line.
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. Commercially packaged fish label indicates to remove from Vacuum packaging prior to thawing. Then thaw fish under refrigeration.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons and purse stored on shelf with dry storage food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen, ware washing area and outside back door where reach in freezers and AC unit is stored.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with food debris and garbage under shelves and equipment.
Food stored on floor. Container of lard stored on floor in ware washing area near prep table.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dusty top exterior of ice machine. Manager cleaned scoop and placed scoop in a food container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching cooked pork in reach in cooler. Manager removed spoon.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Small bug device stored in wall over prep table where avocados are stored with cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men and women restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers on prep line and storage area near ware washing area. Exterior of equipment is soiled with food debris and grease. Mold like substance on exterior of small flip top cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored outside above walk-in cooler with over head protection but not enclosed. Spoke with manager about storing single service items inside restaurant.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area very cluttered and unorganized.
Stored food not covered. Several food items stored uncovered in the coolers.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in double door cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water when not in use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance stored inside a bucket labeled sour cream. Manager labeled bucket flour.
Jun 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in ware washing area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef. Employee properly stored food items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table, employee moved cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawer Lid to chip container is cracked/ broken Cooler door in bar is complete off the hinges.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near hand sink
Food stored on floor. Large bag of beans stored on floor in back storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on light in front of fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers and reach in freezer in ware washing area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler open cooks line is soiled with food debris, beer cooler in bar area is heavily soiled with liquid debris.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects near triple sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over avocados and cheese in reach in cooler at end of cooks line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomato (59F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); Beef (59F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in cooler since 8am. Currently the time is 12:20pm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (59F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); Beef (59F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in cooler since 8am. Currently the time is 12:20pm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large bottle of fabulouso stored on counter Near clean dishes in ware washing area
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ice machine is draining into hand wash sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line Can opener blade is soiled with food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink Near ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door is not self closing
Equipment in poor repair. Door on beer cooler is off the hinges in bar area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near hand sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam line and reach in cooler
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On prep table near green cutting board
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of Small work top cooler on cooks line
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Non food grade Drill stored with condiments on shelf near ice machine
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in kitchen area, one flying insect near triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in cooler drawers underneath cooking station.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (111F - Hot Holding); queso (120F - Hot Holding); beef (109F - Hot Holding); Pork (114F - Hot Holding) food items were stored on top of stove.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in kitchen area, one flying insect near triple sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over French fries on upright freezer near triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in cooler drawers underneath cooking station.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (111F - Hot Holding); queso (120F - Hot Holding); beef (109F - Hot Holding); Pork (114F - Hot Holding) food items were stored on top of stove.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish detergent, odor ban and insect spray stored with food items near managers office
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line Can opener blade is soiled with food debris
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/ No certified manager certification provided
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dark yellow and clear chemical solutions stored in spray bottles by triple sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in interior of ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at entrance to kitchen area underneath hand wash sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken floor tiles
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid on on salt container
Food stored on floor. Open Case of tomatoes stored on floor in back storage area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored on prep table where avocados and limes are being prepped
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in light closest to drink machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on Exterior of cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler lid and bottom of unit
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer cooler in bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Box of Shrimp stored in bucket and frozen fish thawing on prep table across from triple sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled clear container with white powdery substance, employee confirmed it is Salt
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect on cooks line, two flying insects in dish area
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to stored cut up meat in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish stored with French fries
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink by employee restroom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cooks line Can opener blade is soiled with food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel stored in hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen, long brush in hand wash sink between coolers
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor near hand wash sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles
Food stored on floor. Boxed fountain drink Coke stored on floor in office
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Oven door handle
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At entrance to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooks line Children's high chairs are soiled with debris and soil residue
Dec 20, 2023Call 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 employee training provided
Nov 16, 2023Call 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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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 employee training provided
Sep 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects near drink machine
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to stored Meat in the double door freezer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortilla in bottom of flip top cooler on cooks line. Employee properly stored shell eggs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in prep area across from 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. No proof of employee training provided
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense hand soap at all hand wash sinks. Employee had to try several times to get the battery operated dispenser to work and it will only work once every few minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors in dining area
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Restroom door in disrepair at employee restroom near managers office
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty Vent on wall near hallway to restroom by pink wall
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several Cracked/ broken floor tiles in the kitchen area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue lid to salt is completely torn in half.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on flip top cooler and drawers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, explained to employee proper thawing procedures he put thawing shrimp under cool running water
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in double door reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled clear container stored on bottom shelf of prep table per employee food item is Salt
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.