Jacksonville, Duval County

CITY CAFE

4500 SALISBURY RD #185, Jacksonville, FL 32216

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 15, 2025
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03C-97-2

Detail 24224059

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator has whole intact gyro cone that was previously heated and cooking on gyro machine on yesterday but operator cooled entire cone and place in reach in cooler from overnight and then place back on gyro machine this morning to continue cooking. Gyro machine spindle is broken and gyro meat not spinning continuously. Operator has new switch to install on machine. Reviewed with operator and provided SAFE HANDLING OF GYROS handout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still the same. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24224060

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has only 1 food handler employee Katia F who has expired food handler training on 12-29-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Operator requested 1 week time extension due to training material not arriving. Time Extended

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03C-97-2

Detail 24056903

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator has whole intact gyro cone that was previously heated and cooking on gyro machine on yesterday but operator cooled entire cone and place in reach in cooler from overnight and then place back on gyro machine this morning to continue cooking. Gyro machine spindle is broken and gyro meat not spinning continuously. Operator has new switch to install on machine. Reviewed with operator and provided SAFE HANDLING OF GYROS handout. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24056906

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24056899

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in handwashing wash sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24056904

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. Operator has only 1 food handler employee Katia F who has expired food handler training on 12-29-24 Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24056905

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Single C02 tank in kitchen Office time secured

36-37-5

Detail 24056898

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage area in dining area

36-34-5

Detail 24056901

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent above stove top area in kitchen

13-03-4

Detail 24056902

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

21-12-4

Detail 24056897

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on prep table

02D-01-5

Detail 24056900

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white powdered substance stored on front counter in container. Manager stated its frappe powder

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 24250457

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage area in dining area Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24250455

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent above stove top area in kitchen Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24250456

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee preparing food with no hair restraint on front line Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23592307

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of food stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23592310

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank on front line not secured

36-37-5

Detail 23592309

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile above upright single door reach in freezer in dining area and above dry storage in same area Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23592308

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line with dust build up Repeat Violation

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 23174297

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine for sanitizing but has no chlorine test strips

36-37-5

Detail 23174294

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dining area with dry storage foods in closet Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23174295

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen with dust build up in vent Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23174299

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23174298

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler with torn gasket

21-38-4

Detail 23174296

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen

45-04-4

Detail 23174293

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Employee frying eggs in kitchen with no hood system over stove top Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22659956

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in double door upright reach in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 22659957

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen with equipments stored inside

02C-02-5

Detail 22659954

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chili meat stored in double door upright reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked. Employee stated prep on Monday

36-37-5

Detail 22659955

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage and reach in cooler in dining area Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22659951

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen with dust build up in vent

13-03-4

Detail 22659952

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint Repeat Violation

45-04-4

Detail 22659953

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Employee frying eggs in kitchen with no hood system over stove top Repeat Violation

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 22365471

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and handle slice cheese to prepare sandwich. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22365472

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands at three compartment sink area. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22365474

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22365470

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above dry storage and reach in cooler in dining area

13-03-4

Detail 22365473

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint in kitchen area Repeat Violation

45-04-4

Detail 22365475

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Employee frying eggs in kitchen with no hood system over stove top Repeat Violation

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-74-7

Detail 21707452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. First flip top make table reach in cooler on front line with torn gasket and ambient temperature at 45F with inspector thermometer. Unit ambient thermometer at 20F which is not working. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Still the same. 46F ambient temperature Time Extended

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 21700015

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Egg salad (45F - Cooling), prep yesterday as per manager and place in first flip top make table unit and stored over night. Ambient thermometer reading at 20F. Inspector reading at 45F. No additional prep done with items today. Unit has torn a gasket and manager stated had issues with unit. Stop sale issued. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21700010

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli pork meat (45-51F - Cooling); tuna salad, chicken salad, cut tomatoes and deli meats (45-48F - Cooling), all items prep yesterday as per manager and place in first flip top make table unit and stored over night. Ambient thermometer reading at 20F. Inspector reading at 45F. No additional prep done with items today. Unit has torn a gasket and manager stated had issues with unit. Stop sale issued. Egg salad (45F - Cooling), prep yesterday as per manager and place in first flip top make table unit and stored over night. Ambient thermometer reading at 20F. Inspector reading at 45F. No additional prep done with items today. Unit has torn a gasket and manager stated had issues with unit. Stop sale issued. Slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding), place in first flip top make table unit and stored over night as per manager. Stop sale issued Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21700017

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked bacon (68F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (63F - Cold Holding), both items stored on back kitchen prep table and place there approximately 30mins ago from reach in cooler to prepare orders. Manager place back in reach in cooler slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding), place in first flip top make table unit and stored over night as per manager. Stop sale issued Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 21700018

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Deli pork meat (45-51F - Cooling); tuna salad, chicken salad, cut tomatoes and deli meats (45-48F - Cooling), all items prep yesterday as per manager and place in first flip top make table unit and stored over night. Ambient thermometer reading at 20F. Inspector reading at 45F. No additional prep done with items today. Unit has torn a gasket and manager stated had issues with unit. Stop sale issued. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21700013

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medicine stored next to right side of microwave in kitchen area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-05-4

Detail 21700008

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top marks table unit ambient thermometer at 20F which is not working. Ambient temperature at 45F with inspector thermometer. Manager discarded Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21700021

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21700014

Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21700009

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent in kitchen over stove area Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 21700012

Basic - 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. First flip top make table reach in cooler on front line with torn gasket and ambient temperature at 45F with inspector thermometer. Unit ambient thermometer at 20F which is not working. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21700020

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21700011

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21700016

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in back kitchen with torn gasket First flip top make table reach in cooler on front line with torn gasket

45-04-4

Detail 21700019

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No hood system when cooking and frying foods at open stove top in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 21379832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry food storage room in dining room area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still the same Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21379834

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent with dust build up in kitchen over open stove stop area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still the same Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21379833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still the same Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 21379835
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No hood system when cooking and frying foods at open stove top in kitchen area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still he same Time Extended

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-05-4

Detail 21376318

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee leave cook line and went to dining room area to use phone and drink and return back to kitchen and scoop ice and preparing customer drink without washing hands. Reviewed with manager and employee Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 21376327

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turning on cold water only at front line hand wash sink and wash hands with cold water. Reviewed with manager and employee on proper procedure Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21376316

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dressing and deli meat in back kitchen upright double door reach in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21376324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (75F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (66F - Cold Holding). Both items were stored on back prep table near stove top and place there approximately 20 mins ago as per manager from reach in cooler after preparing customer order. Manager properly stored back in reach in cooler 2. slice cheese, cut tomatoes, deli meat, cooked chicken, boil eggs, tuna, chicken salad (51-64F - Cold Holding). All items stored within these temperature time frame on front line 1st flip top make table across from tea machine and place there from main reach in cooler in back kitchen approximately 1 hour ago as per manager. Unit stating 43F ambient temperature but inspector thermometer reading at 53F with ice build up in back of unit. Unit thermometer not working properly. Manager place all TCS food items in 2nd flip top make table and will not stored any TCS foods in this unit until working properly Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-05-4

Detail 21376328

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In 1st flip top make table reach in cooler on front line reading at 53F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21376329

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer machine soiled with old food debris Warning

05-11-4

Detail 21376326

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. 1. In back kitchen double door reach in cooler. Manager place thermometer up front in cooler 2. Missing ambient thermometer in glass reach in cooler in dining room area Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21376323

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry food storage room in dining room area Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21376321

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent with dust build up in kitchen over open stove stop area Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21376325

Basic - 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. In 1st flip top make table reach in cooler on front line reading at 53F. Inspector thermometer reading at 43F. Unit has ice build up in back of fan unit as manager pointed out during inspection and has work order Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21376319

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open can drink stored on front line prep table next to blender. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21376315

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21376322

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 21376317

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. Operator has grab and go cheese cake in glass reach in cooler in dining room area and other desserts at cashier area lacking all labeling requirements. Employee in process of making labels Corrective Action Taken Warning

45-04-4

Detail 21376320

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No hood system when cooking and frying foods at open stove top in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 20757422

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored next to #10 can of beans and food on bottom dry storage area in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 20757414

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on hand crack raw shell egg and then handled flour tortilla without additional heating up tortilla and changing gloves. Reviewed with employee. Employee removed glass and wash hands Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20757415

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on shield with black build up Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20757425

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided operator with paperless license handout

40-06-5

Detail 20757423

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing stored on top of slicer in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 20757424

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food in kitchen with bracelet. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20757416

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on front line with no hair restraint Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20757418

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Upright reach in cooler in kitchen with torn gasket on left door 2. Upright reach in freezer in dining area with torn gasket

36-17-5

Detail 20757421

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in kitchen in disrepair

38-07-4

Detail 20757417

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield in kitchen over food prep area

42-01-4

Detail 20757419

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen next to ice machine

21-12-4

Detail 20757420

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on top of prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 20757413

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator using stove top for cooking with no hood suppression system

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 20379461

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20379464

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili not date marked inside reach in cooler. Chili made on 7/25 per person in charge. Person in charge place date on chili. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20379463

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector inside ice machine corner near screws has black mold like substance present. Person in charge cleaned ice deflector. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20379462

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter cook line area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20379459

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person in charge removed employee beverage from prep table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20379460

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Person in charge removed employee cell phone from slicer platform. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20379458

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line not wearing hair restraint during this inspection.