Jacksonville, Duval County

ATHENS CAFE

6271 SAINT AUGUSTINE RD #7, Jacksonville, FL 32217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 7, 2025
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 24177809

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk in cooler. Cooked beef 48°. Cooked chicken 48°. Cooked pork 47°. Cooked vegetables 46°. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24177815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler : Cooked beef 48°. Cooked chicken 48°. Cooked pork 47°. Cooked vegetables 46°. Multiple yoghurt. 45°. 45°. 46°. Chill box at prep line : Cut tomato at 47°. Moved by manager to another cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24177813

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet by Hand Wash Sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 24177808

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24177812

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen All purpose cleaner.

36-32-5

Detail 24177811

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles above walk in cooler entrance.

14-74-7

Detail 24177810

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. Walk in cooler not functioning. Low on Freon. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24177807

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by clean pans. Moved by manager.

21-12-4

Detail 24177814

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 23912194

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice at 50°. Cooked chicken 49°. Cooked potatoes 49°, 51°. (Overnight temperatures) in cooler by rear kitchen entrance to dry goods. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23912195

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to hold frozen gyro meat. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23912190

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in unused cooler. Prep line. Destroyed by manger. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23912191

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice at 50°. Cooked chicken 49°. Cooked potatoes 49°, 51°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) in cooler by rear kitchen entrance to dry goods. Beans at 45°. (Overnight cold holding temperatures). Reach in cooler / make table. At wait-station. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23912197

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 45°. (Overnight cold holding temperatures). Reach in cooler / make table. At wait-station. Cut tomato 55°, gyro meat at 70°. On ice at chill table opposite cook grill. Placed about 30 mins ago. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23912186

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepped plant food in reach in cooler. Made Sunday not date marked. Marked by manger. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23912192

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Cleaning compound.

23-24-4

Detail 23912196

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple in kitchen.

14-74-7

Detail 23912189

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. Cooler not holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods to 41° or below.. Beans at 45°. (Overnight temperatures). Reach in cooler / make table. At wait-station. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23912188

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sink at bar Hand Wash Sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23912193

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.

08B-12-5

Detail 23912187

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered Bulk food containers in dry goods. Flour. Rice.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23314140

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on eggs on counter. Placed 11 am. Marked by manger. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23314138

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23314137

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray of cooked noodles in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 23314141

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. Kitchen reach in cooler / make table not functioning. ( no tcs items in cooler. ) service. Company to arrive Wednesday. Items may be placed on Time Temperature Controlled with correct paperwork.

14-71-4

Detail 23314139

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on kitchen knives.

21-12-4

Detail 23314142

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22964695

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024

03A-02-5

Detail 22964692

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat at 55° kitchen chill box . Placed about 1 hour before. Moved by manager into cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22964697

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 22964693

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Mop bucket close to cleaned pans on dry rack. Kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22964694

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22964696

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter at prep line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 22616480

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge added chlorine. 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22616481

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon sauce. 89°. Marinara 110°. Placed about 20 mins ago. Reheated to 199°. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22616476

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at two kitchen Hand wash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 22616479

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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22616475

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.

25-05-4

Detail 22616477

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of Single Service on floor in dry goods. Moved by manager.

21-12-4

Detail 22616478

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 Wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 22213288

High Priority - 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 slicing breads with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 22213289

Intermediate - 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/ About 5 food service employees onsite with no CFM present. (Manager in process of taking test )

53B-13-5

Detail 22213287

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some food service employees with no official training.

36-32-5

Detail 22213286

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair by entrance to walk in cooler. Per Person In Charge Work in progress.

29-11-4

Detail 22213285

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak under Hand wash sink by walk in cooler.

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-14-5

Detail 22000555

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22000554

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22000552

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22000551

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal clothing over utensils on rack. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22000553

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shields . Rear hallway.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 21902646

High Priority - 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 sandwiches with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21902645

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by condiments. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21902648

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 21902651

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel Dispenser not functioning properly.

11-26-1

Detail 21902650

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.

51-11-4

Detail 21902647

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 21902649

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on knives. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site