TUNIS UNIVERSITY
4309 UNIVERSITY BLVD S, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 9045512333
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by ice bin
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017051521 | Oct 23, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $400 |
| 5--2015002531 | Dec 31, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by ice bin
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90f wings, no time no procedure, has procedure on email, operator wrote time on
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In hand sink at front counter prep
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board soiled by gyro roller
Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile moved by hood
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink for employee on top of ice bin, he removed it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf above drink mix, employee rearranged, front counter shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraint
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart under gyro roller with old food build up
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in boxes on floor and stored not inverted, employee inverted them
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw seafood in bag at 32fin triple sink, employee placed it in cold tuning water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee labeled it sugar
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at back door and at wait station not secured
Ceiling tile missing. In back storage hall way area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen with dust build up
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bluetooth speaker stored above prep table on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook food handler employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Cook employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves with soiled residue
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen with food debris stains
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Operator paid license during inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 case of 40 pounds of raw chicken (67-69F - Cold Holding), stored sitting on floor under no refrigeration in kitchen under hand wash sink and stored there since yesterday overnight to thaw with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded tzatziki sauce (69F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler flip top. Place there from main walk in cooler 4 hrs ago as per employee. Unit not working properly at 69F ambient temperature. Employee discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 case of 40 pounds of raw chicken (67-69F - Cold Holding), stored sitting on floor under no refrigeration in kitchen under hand wash sink and stored there since yesterday overnight to thaw with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded tzatziki sauce (69F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler flip top. Place there from main walk in cooler 4 hrs ago as per employee. Unit not working properly at 69F ambient temperature. Employee discarded slice cheese (71F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47-59F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (69-71F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler flip top. Place there from main walk in cooler 2 hrs ago as per employee. Unit not working properly at 69F ambient temperature. Employee place ice on food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under prep table soiled food debris
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to show any proof of manager certification
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sink in kitchen and front line. Employee provided
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 has 3 total food handler employees with no proof of any employee 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 has 3 total employees with no proof of form
No soap provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sink in kitchen and front line. Employee provided
Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table in kitchen are
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler with torn gasket and ambient temperature at 69F. Unit not working properly. Operator is purchasing new unit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn
Food stored on floor. Jug fry oil stored on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in ladies restroom in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice build up on floor and shelves
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer with grease build up Hood filters with grease build up Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inter reach in cooler soiled Behind lid of reach in cooler with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled with food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in kitchen are not hang to dry
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 has no proof of forms for any employees. Provided form
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flat top with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor
Stored food not covered. Raw fish uncovered in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container under prep table with white powdered substance. Employee stated it's flour
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup over prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice cheese (48F - Cold Holding, re-temp 41F), stored in pan on cook line inside make table above fill line. Place there approximately 30 mins ago from walk in cooler as per manager. Manager removed excess slice cheese and place in walk in cooler
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water at hand wash sink on front line counter near cashier area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no beard guard on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Reach in make table cooler with soiled gasket
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp (49-52F - Cold Holding), stored on prep table on cook line in container and place there approximately 2 hour ago from walk in cooler. Employee place ice on top
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has 5 food handler employees present with no certified manager present during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer equipment with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer with food debris in kitchen area
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked wings (45-51F - Cooling), stored in bus tubs on shelf covered with lid and condensation under lid in walk in cooler over night with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued,
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings (45-51F - Cooling), stored in bus tubs on shelf covered with lid and condensation under lid in walk in cooler over night with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach chemical bottle stored under prep table on cook line next to flour. Employee removed
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 operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked wings (45-51F - Cooling), stored in bus tubs on shelf covered with lid and condensation under lid in walk in cooler over night with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter wait station area with sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in men's restroom. Employee provided
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Provided technical assistance with commercially packaged fish not removed from packaging as per label before thawing that is stored in make table and in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on make table on cook line. Employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket Walk in cooler with gasket in disrepair Flip top lid handle in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table reach in cooler with soiled gaskets Exterior of fryer soiled Hood filters with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in make table cooler soiled
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.