TOWERS CAFE&MORE
841 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 170, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-761-2499
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One by triple sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quiche (45F-48F - Cold Holding) in glass door deli case. Operator stated the door has been opened a bit today. Operator removed quiche placed in nearby cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple bottles of bleach stored next to bottles of syrups in storage room across from POS. Operator removed bottles of bleach to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand wash sink next to coffee equipment in disrepair/ cracked.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped sleeves of single use cups stored on floor in dry food storage area. Operator removed box of t9 go cups to properly store.
Oct 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. One by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened on 9/26, operator discarded it
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. And hand sink by triple sink too, both at 71f, manager will call maintenance person
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack, operator secured them
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. Open drink for employee, front counter, operator discarded it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for grits
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on beverage dump slot under soda machine, shelf above co2 tanks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Milk cooler
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Kipp Quiche, operator discarded it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Quiche opened on 2/24, employee discarded it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee here
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by coffee area and fan by resister and gasket in upright cooler,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in cooler by coffee area
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by coffee area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. One wall in storage closet, concrete wall that was not painted
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon in pack on top of bags with tomatoes, operators rearranged reach in cooler,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Hot dogs taken out of the freezer a few days ago, manager trashed them while I was asking my questions to find out about about old date written on, also ham
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage closet
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above straws, manager moved them
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink, manager cleaned it
Hole in or other damage to wall. A few small holes on concrete blockers in storage closet
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by coffee maker
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Concrete block wall in storage closet
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Quiche dated on 4/8, employee discarded them
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cut opened on Monday, dated by employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in it, removed by employee
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cooked egg patties
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole lettuce on shelf above cut lettuce, employee rearranged, reach in cooler
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm in triple sink, employee added to 100 ppm
Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep table in back, mgr moved it
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat in open container on shelf above cheese and cookies, raw smoked salmon above deli salads in reach in cooler, mgr rearranged little black cooler,
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm, test strip very dark, almost black, employee discarded solution
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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 last Wednesday, and cream cheese on Friday, mgr wrote date on
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. Only employee that has been here more than 2 month, mgr couldn't find it and employee didn't answer phone
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For only employee that has been here for a while
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw smoked salmon, gave one and posted it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet, labeled glass cleaner
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand lotion on shelf above prep table, mgr moved it
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge by drying rack next to hand sink, exterior of blenders
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and upright cooler
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.