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2400 YANKEE CLIPPER DRIVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.741.0040
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter drink station, half and half (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item has been in and out of cooler to prepare drinks. Item placed in reach-in cooler to bring down temperature.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front counter, floor under ice bin has standing liquid. Operator found drain hose not in floor drain, placed hose in drain and employee cleaned floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front counter, no ambient thermometer in milk reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, cabinet under handwash sink soiled. In kitchen, gasket on stand up reach-in cooler has build up. At front counter area, gaskets on keg reach-in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter, interior of milk reach-in cooler soiled.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, floor under coat rack soiled. At front counter, floor under counter and at cooler soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, spoon in standing water at 119f. Operator remade to 135f.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter area, interior of keg cooler soiled.
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach-in coolers, milk (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in and out to make drinks. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen, 2 small tanks not secured.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter area, interior of keg reach-in cooler soiled.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front counter area, half and half (48/57F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item has been in and out of cooler during rush. Spoke to operator about holding on Time as a Public Health Control, emailed procedure form to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. No stored in mop bucket.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter drink station, half and half (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item has been in and out of cooler to prepare drinks. Item placed in reach-in cooler to bring down temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, no backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser end of splitter. Vacuum breaker installed during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At back counter, Togo cups used in bulk coffee containers. Operator removed cups.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked before air drying.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment could not locate proof for lox served in establishment. Manager found paperwork at end of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in front of flip top cooler in kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items time marked in flip top cooler - no written plan available. Inspector emailed Time Control Paperwork and manager completed.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep counter next to coffee making machine. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking out of open can of Red Bull. Can discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Two reach in coolers in front counter area are not working. Manager states both have work orders pending.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling over triple sink in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in ice machine in kitchen. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
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