TULUA BISTRO
1703 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since June 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Three flying insects in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Smoothie machine drain line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled on drink machine.
No plan review submitted and approved - bagel bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Please add the to go bagel area to your plans for file.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense hand soap at hand sink at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed hand soap and placed it near the hand sink.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two open beverages stored in reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids and cups stored on floor behind bagel prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use.
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (59-63F - Cold Holding) food items were stored on cooks line. Spoke with manager about cold holding and the option for Time as public health control for food safety. Employee put food items back into the cooler to cool.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from Island Oasis smoothie machine drains into hand wash sink in server area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at two hand sinks in kitchen area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Kimberly employee training is a photo copy.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense hand soap at hand sink closest to cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop flour.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Red cups stacked beside drink dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Case of bottles water stored on floor in server area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in double door freezer.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork breakfast sausage stored over black bean burgers in reach in freezer.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from smoothie machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle stored in hand wash sink across from ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink closest to cooks line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic food storage container used to scoop flour.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean red cups stacked next to drink station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gasket soiled with black debris on upright freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on floor near cooks line.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Three flying insects in bar area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Fully cooked sliced Ham removed from original packaging not date marked.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from Smoothie/blender machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels art hand sink in ware washing area.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop Flour.
Equipment in poor repair. Door missing on fryer
Food stored on floor. Cases of Boxed fountain drinks stored on floor near coffee machines.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor in kitchen area.
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Operator unable to show any proof of food handler training for any employees. Operator has approximately 13 food handler training
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. Operator unable to provide any proof of forms completed. Provided operator with blank form
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stored cups at wait station wet nesting
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen Bag of raw onions stored on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket with light food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait station stored not protected.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is located on faucet before the splitter, explained to manager vacuum breaker need to be placed on faucet after splitter on non chemical side. Manager placed vacuum breaker in the correct position during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in bar area, employee provided hand soap during inspection
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies provided at inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean red drink cups stacked on side of drink machine in beverage area
Food stored on floor. Boxed drinks stored on floor across from coffee and espresso machine
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in bar area, employee properly stored ice scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 116F manager put stainless container on flat top grill to heat to 135F or higher
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 21, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment 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/ Establishment is currently operating without a license, operator unable to provide certificate of occupancy from the fire Marshal.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet near back door, vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter on non chemical side
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near Ware washing area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Yellow solution in server area. Employee labeled container
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door of establishment
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two back doors of establishment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled bins with a white powdery substance stored inside.
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.