TORENZA CAFE LLC
3861 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 9042328270
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023031009 | Feb 6, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 any employee training.
Jun 19, 2026Call 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 any employee training.
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray raw eggs over ready to eat butter in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In house made yogurt at 77°. Made last night. 1 bowl.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
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 any employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Food stored on floor. Tub of onions on floor. Rear kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dusty ice machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go pizza boxes on floor. Moved by manager
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef 47° soup 47°. Stop sale issued. (Overnight temperatures) Per owner. Personal items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 47°. Stop sale issued. Raw beef 47°. Raw gyro 46°. Dairy 46° in walk in cooler. Some items moved to another cooler. (Owner adjusted thermostat setting. Ambient 40°F at end of inspection. )
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at faucet kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand towels in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. ( cloth towels only).
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board on floor. Kitchen Moved by manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in floor.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs over ready to eat prepped soups. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at faucet kitchen entrance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papers towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Large propane tank in rear kitchen. Removed by manger.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer available for warehouses washing.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave copy.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza paddle on floor. Moved by manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Missing Hand Wash Sign. Bathrooms. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink available.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels. Hand wash 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 any employee training available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing Hand wash sign.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ladies restroom closed. "Out of service"
Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled men's toilet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal jacket, bag on packaged foods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in rear kitchen. Multiple. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not adequately flushing.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive clutter outside by rear of building and inside rear kitchen.
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.