TUNIS AT MYRTLE
1830 MYRTLE AVE N, Jacksonville FL 32209
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken items stored above raw fish items in reach in cooler next to flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged all food items to proper storage levels.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed flat of raw shell eggs stored directly on top of packaged ready to eat butter in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed; approximately 30 rodent droppings under chemical rack and behind water heater across from three compartment sink. Approximately 50 rodent droppings along shelving and on floor in back office area by doorway. Approximately 50 rodent droppings on shelving near clean linen storage. Person in charge and employees began cleaning rodent droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 45-51F stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated items were moved from walk-in cooler to flip top cooler 2 hours prior and moved items to walk-in freezer. Cut tomatoes, deli meats, sliced cheeses (45-51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked grits at temperatures of 91-98F in blue ceramic pot on cook line. Person in charge stated grits were cooked 1.5 hours prior and returned to stove to reheat to minimum of 165F. Grits (91-98F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk with no date marking person in charge stated was opened 2 days prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose used to fill mop buckets attached to hand wash sink faucet next to three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quatanery ammonium solution for three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed multiple bags of clean linens stored on floor on and around rodent droppings in back office area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored across from three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in walk-in freezer.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, provided
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks on shelves, moved to bottom shelf
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in kitchen water pooling
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored on shelf in walk-in cooler above ready to eat produce. Person in charge rearranged all food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken items stored above raw fish items in reach in cooler next to flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged all food items to proper storage levels.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line touch clothing then touch ready to eat food without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cooked gyro meat stored on shelf next to flip top cooler with temperature of 61F. Person in charge stated it was removed from cooling unit 30 minutes prior. Person in charge moved gyro meat to cooling unit. Cooked gyro meat (61F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda tower nozzles by to go window with mold like substance build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan and soap container stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed items.
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. Observed two employees on cook line person in charge stated had been hired less than 60 days prior with no employee reporting agreement. Inspector provided reporting agreement.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as a scoop in large container of flour near rear entrance of establishment. Employee removed cup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle for women's restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed; multiple boxes of varying food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Multiple boxes of fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage area behind office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled frames and gaskets on reach in cooler under flip top cooler on cook line. Soiled frames and gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Soiled hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored on top shelf of reach in cooler next to flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed beverage.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear of establishment with broken self-closing arm and unable to self-close.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution on shelf next to cooler unit with sliced cakes testing at 200+ppm. Person in charge discarded sanitizer solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple large containers near rear exit of establishment with flour mixes with no label. Person in charge labeled containers.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.