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TJF 176 LLC

2025 RIVERSIDE AVE #204, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 4073392222

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614769
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on side of cutting board at steam table employee killed roach and cleaned the area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in server area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on boxed fountains Drinks, manager moved jacket.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on work top freezer doors, employee cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bin with a white powdery substance stored inside, manager labeled container sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain lines from portable AC unit draining in hand wash sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees currently working engaging in food preparation no certified manager available.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license expired June 1, 2025
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over clean lined food trays, tortillas holder and tea brewing machine.
Basic/35B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on freezer door Dusty fan on shelf above prep area Walk in cooler gasket is soiled Walk in cooler fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Platter lids stored on top shelf near triple sink.
Basic/25-06-4
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Half Cut tomatoes stored in original tomato box with whole unwashed tomatoes
High priority/08B-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over fully cooked chicken in the walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on two sleeves of paper napkins in server area.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket flip top cooler door
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler Hood filters are soiled with grease build up Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on white cutting boards on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on prep counter in server area
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employees with facial hair preparing food items
Basic/13-04-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching shredded Cheese on cooks line
Basic/10-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on freezer gasket, walk in cooler gasket and server gasket where salsa and applesauce is stored. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler Bottom drawer on cooks line is soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in server area near large grey bins of tortilla chips
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexis Dean expired 2/20/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one expiring 2024, manager printed the new license
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards on prep line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near triple sink
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler Gasket soiled at server station, employee cleaned gasket during inspection
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Hot holding cheese stored on counter in server area uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects in back prep area
High priority/35A-02-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table in server area near flip top cooler, employee discarded beverage
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee Preparing food items without hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Clear food storage stacked on shelf Near triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop touching ice in ice bin, employee properly stored ice scoop
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty Fan covers in the walk in cooler Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled with a black mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on side of cutting board at steam table employee killed roach and cleaned the area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand wash sink in server area, employee removed trays
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles Yellow and blue solution in server area, manager labeled spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen and server area are dusty
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, manager discarded drink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Purse stored on top of single service items, manager moved purse
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored in a bin where a drain line was stored from water filters. Employee removed ice bucket
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching beer batter cheese, employee removed scoop
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on drawers Fan cover soiled in the walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Clear bottles for to go drinks stored on floor near file cabinet
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a brown substance employee labeled container cinnamon Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/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.