Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

THE CAFÉ

115 B SOUTH THIRD ST, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Feb 17, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53B-14-5

Detail 24375627

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.

41-17-4

Detail 24375628

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreasers without labels. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24375626

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24375631

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24375625

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24375629

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 24375630

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed food prepared on site in grab and go cooler without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address. Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 23968950

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on prep table next to condiments. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03G-04-5

Detail 23968951

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Per manager fish were received frozen then thawed and then vacuum sealed and placed in reduced oxygen packages and placed back into walk in freezer.

35A-02-7

Detail 23968944

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dining area.

01B-13-4

Detail 23968949

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Spoke to manager and he explained that fish were frozen then thawed and placed in reduced oxygen packages.

22-20-5

Detail 23968943

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.

36-34-5

Detail 23968942

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.

12B-07-4

Detail 23968946

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23968947

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 23968945

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.

02D-03-4

Detail 23968948

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed salad , custard , dressings and desserts packaged onsite without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03G-50-1

Detail 23583830

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using ROP packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23583829

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23583831

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23583828

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-07-4

Detail 23159051

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23159054

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet and watch on. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23159055

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23159053

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 23159052

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22900315

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dining area near soda station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 22900313

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.

13-03-4

Detail 22900314

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22527747

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near soda station at entrance of kitchen.

01B-02-5

Detail 22527743

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets at 72F located on prep table in kitchen. Manager stated butter was left from previous day. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22527740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets at 72F located on prep table in kitchen. Manager stated butter was left from previous day.

41-17-4

Detail 22527745

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to soda station in dining room. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22527748

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 22527741

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed floor under grill area soiled. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with dust. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22527742

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on a food preparation table. Manager removed drink from table and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22527744

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22527746

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-07-4

Detail 22040615

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Swiss cheese with mold like growth stored in main reach in cooler on cook line. Manager discarded cheese.

03G-50-1

Detail 22040616

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment packing cheeses and deli meat with a ROP method and establishment does not have a haccp plan. Provided haccp plan information to manager and special process email.

02C-03-5

Detail 22040614

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened packaged of ham not date marked in walk in cooler. Manager stated ham was opened on Monday and date marked ham Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22040613

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor underneath the dishmachine covered with standing water Floor soiled underneath the dishmachine and behind the cooking equipment

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21649890

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon in small prep reach in cooler across from the fryers on cook line. Manager properly separated food Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21649891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried cheese sticks (119-130F) stored in container under a heat lamp in front buffet area. Chef stated cheese sticks were reheated about 20 minutes ago and placed under the heat lamp to hold hot. Chef voluntarily discarded cheese sticks. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21649892

Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to provided proof of any employee training. ( employee certificates expired April 2022 and November 2022) Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21649893

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment breakfast menu offers undercooked eggs and menus nor establishment has a consumer advisory. Provided advisory sign to chef and chef posted sign out front by board menu. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 21022235

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21022236

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20689833

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Person in charge using not working dishmachine, dishmachine testing at 0ppm. After reviewing and assisting operator with dishmachine he primed it and now dishmachine is at 50ppm. Operator stated he would rewash plates and equipment. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20689838

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook's line main flip top cooler cutting board heavily stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 20689836

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice present inside Handwash sink located next to the dishmachine. Reviewed policy with cook.

08B-49-4

Detail 20689837

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of chili stored next to food to be use for the public in the main flip top cooler on cook line. Employee food not properly separated nor labeled, cook properly stored and labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20689835

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand alone reach in freezer has a torn gasket.

02D-01-5

Detail 20689834

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning and mixes not labeled in back storage room. Reviewed policy with operator