ZAMZAM RESTAURANT AND GROCERY HALAL
8083 OLD KINGS RD S 2, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-522-7695
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in dining room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment Three compartment sink not functional. Leak at dividing compartments which causes each compartment not to fill for ware washing and sanitizing.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee unaware of adequate sanitizing methods for Three compartment sink. Gave sign and explained requirements.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in restroom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical sanitizing test strip.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has insufficient supply of sanitizer for manual sanitizing. ( has about 1 cup of diluted Quaternary ammonium ). Person In Charge purchased chlorine from adjacent store.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at restroom.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Underneath Supply turned off. Turned on by manger.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Kitchen exhaust fan with opening subject to vermin intrusion.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak between each compartment of Three compartment sink.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager.
Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly in dining room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 60°. Dairy 60° in market cooler. Items moved by manger.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, glass cleaner, next to single service items. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil In standing water. 80°. Moved by manager.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go containers not inverted. Inverted by manger.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Large LP tank in rear kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. Half Cone of gyro on frontline cooker from last night.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to hold meats. Reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half Cone of gyro on frontline cooker from last night.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked beef made Sunday not date marked. Marked by manger.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed )
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hole in kitchen Hand Wash Sink causing leak from beneath sink. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frontier single service to go containers not inverted.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wood Knife block in kitchen.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dining room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal equipment on cutting board. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw eggs over vegetables. Moved by manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in rear cooler.
Feb 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Small Package of raw pork sausage over Ready to eat dressings in Reach in cooler. Item Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw lamb. raw lamb. (67° 68°F) on shelf. Cooked rice 68°. On counter. Items placed about 45 mins ago. Items. Moved by manager to cooler.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee handling Ready to eat cut vegetables without gloves. Manager intervened.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meats over Ready to eat vegetables in Reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips available.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Establishment has no choke poster. Emailed copy.
Silverware/utensils handled without gloves. Silverware wrapped without gloves. Manager intervened.
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.