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8324 MERCHANTS WAY UNIT 6, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904.300.3641
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided establishment copy of DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, open box of raw shrimp stored on top of bag of sweet potato fries. Operator removed raw shrimp from freezer and stored on bottom shelf of different freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, Tapioca pearls (94F - Hot Holding). Operator stated pearls were cooked 1 hour prior and turned warmer up.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage shelves to left when entering kitchen, bottle of first aid brown liquid and bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf next to mini macaroons and above single service items. Operator removed chemicals from shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of green tea container at front counter soiled with white residue.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter observed with plastic gloves and to go bowls in sink. Employee removed all items.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen broken. No water available at sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked before properly air dried.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On shelf to left when entering kitchen, handles of scoops in mango, jelly and egg powder. Operator removed handles from powder.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light on prep/cook line table in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris in establishment. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease and flour debris. Also, side of fryers have build up of food debris and grease.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster, lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cook line cooler soiled with food residue.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line table, to go boxes not inverted p. Operator moved all boxes to lower shelf so it is covered by shelf above.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of cook line table, container of flour not labeled. Operated added a label.
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line, two pans of raw chicken on shelf above ready to eat hot dogs and cheese. Manager moved raw chicken to other side of reach in cooler away from ready to eat foods.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at end of cook line, plastic bags of raw chicken stored over open box of raw whole fish. Manager moved raw chicken to be under fish and beef products.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf to left when enter kitchen, two cans of butane and container of hand sanitizer stored on shelf next to mini macarons. Manager removed butane and hand sanitizer from shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In Pepsi cooler in kitchen, gallon of milk opened 2 days ago per manager not date marked.
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. Provided establishment copy of DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at bottom of deflector plate has few black mold-like spots.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf of cook line prep table, multiple containers of products have to go bowls used as scoopers in them. Manager removed all to go bowls and replaced with measuring cups with handles.
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 open drinking cup on front counter in front of counter top reach in cooler and tea prep station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter, employee cell phone and keys on counter in front of counter top cooler. Manager removed items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under Pepsi cooler has build up of food debris. Also, floor under cook line equipment soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On shelf to left when entering kitchen, container of jelly powder and egg pudding powder have handle of spoon on product. Manager removed handle from product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line have build up of food debris.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster on side of establishment, dumpster lids open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Pepsi cooler has food debris at bottom. Also, reach in cooler on cook line is soiled with old wet batter residue on doors and interior.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter by handwash sink, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 100 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front line, sanitizer bucket stored on floor by handwash sink.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen near hand washing sink, cans of butane stored next to clean metal pans. Butane moved and stored correctly. On shelf in back kitchen near cooking equipment, container of soap and disinfecting wipes stored next to clean plastic pitchers. Soap and wipes moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of both splitters for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Splitter removed (faucet has built in breaker).
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. In reach in cooler (Pepsi), white metal shelves are rusted.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking sign present. Inspector emailed sign.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash stations
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At all hand wash stations
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid under grill in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen around pre tables.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil under prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of debris on bowls used for dry and wet batter for chicken wings on prep table in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws under front counter. 2 boxes of to go containers in kitchen area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain in hand wash station by triple sink in kitchen.
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