ST. JAMES CAFE
117 W DUVAL ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.255.5680
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Two flies by soda machine, front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager picked spoon form floor then made coffee, explained to him and he washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press with grease build up
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager placed dish soap since dispenser in not working
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In storage area, employee stated it's cleaner
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager making sandwich
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge by faucet in triple sink has old food build up, exterior of lid for food under sandwich press has old food build up, gasket with blackish build up in milk cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 1 door reach in cooler with old build up
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in plastic bag on floor in storage area, employee placed them on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above boiled eggs and yogurt, employee rearranged
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink, food splatters
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee just arrived and grabbed a clean lid for food, explained to him and employee washed hands
Live, small flying insects found Two flies by soda machine, front counter
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage on shelf above dressing packets in reach in cooler, employee rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47f cheese left out from an order, manager placed it back in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday early morning, dated by manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green build up around nozzles and slicer soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One by ice machine and one by safe
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above customer foods. Employee rearranged
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on to of drinks for customers, employee rearranged
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame soiled in prep cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of 1 door reach in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with paper towels for drying hands on floor, storage area, also box with to go containers in floor, employee placed them on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above milk and boiled eggs, employee rearranged
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 containers with white powder, employee labeled them grits and sugar
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked something from floor and then wrapped cheese, explained to him and he washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior and interior of sandwich press, and around nozzle
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee removed it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for sugar container
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container is dirty, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in one door cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above boiled pegs, upright cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers with white powder, labeled sugar
Sep 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands after washing knife only 7 seconds and went to make coffee, explained to him and he washed hands properly
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped knife only in sanitizer after washing it, explained to him and he washed hand, explained to him and he placed it back in sanitizer
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 by coffee area
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey hamburgers in box on shelf above cooked meatballs in open bag, upright freezer, employee placed them on shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f butter on counter, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above clean dishes at triple sink
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in triple sink, test strip very dark blue, explained to employee, he diluted it to 100 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in triple sink, test strip very dark blue, explained to employee, he diluted it to 100ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket and tripe sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee said it broke but I didn't see it
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area, change not on tank, just hanging down
Ceiling tile missing. In storage area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hand sink by triple sink, also door frame in one door reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler, interior bottom area on one side
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many filters by coffee machine, employee put a lid on container
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By bunn machine
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f butter on counter, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in bucket, test strip strips turning a little white, diluted by employee to 100 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in bucket, test strip strips turning a little white, employee diluted it to 100 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink and bucket
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Employee washed dishes and then placed them in sanitizer, explained to him
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Mgr secured it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee discarded it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above food, storage area, mgr moved it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Hole in or other damage to wall.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by front counter, employee cleaned it up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By oven
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On coffee counter
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee made solution again
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, storage shelf
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and cleaner above clean ladled
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened a couple days ago
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. Emailed one
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/. Only mgr expired on 7/24/23 Daniel Bayerl
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area, mgr secured it
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Tea urn and ice bucket in back storage, mgr placed them on shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Mgr got bacon out of oven
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by rear door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On coffee
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On one ladle hanging as clean, employee washed it
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many coffee filters, mgr placed them in containers with lid on
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around triple sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed it in soapy water to wash
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.