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BABYLON RESTAURANTS LOUNGE AND BAR

BABYLON RESTAURANTS LOUNGE AND BAR has 4 health inspections on file for its JACKSONVILLE location, with an overall rating of 1.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

8650 BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE 32256

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13618017

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink to sanitize at 200ppm during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Dishmachine in use still testing at 0ppm. Person in charge states will call for service. Explained to operator establishment needs to utilize triple sink to sanitize until serviced. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine for sanitizing, are utilizing triple sink per person in charge. Will not utilize unless unit is repaired and sanitizing at appropriate ppm. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in dishpit area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects near dirty dishes, wet sponge by triple sink area. Observed 3 flying insects bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed approximately 7 flying insects in kitchen near dishmachine and dirty dish table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed two flying insects in bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed one flying insect in kitchen at callback. **Time Extended**

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13615567

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink to sanitize at 200ppm during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Dishmachine in use still testing at 0ppm. Person in charge states will call for service. Explained to operator establishment needs to utilize triple sink to sanitize until serviced. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to open warning items indicated on inspection. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Unable to license at callback due to on open warning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Unable to license at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in dishpit area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects near dirty dishes, wet sponge by triple sink area. Observed 3 flying insects bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed approximately 7 flying insects in kitchen near dishmachine and dirty dish table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed two flying insects in bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. Water is at 70F during inspection. Per person in charge hot water heater is due to be delivered Monday. Person in charge provided email confirmation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Establishment still does not have hot water at follow up inspection. Person in charge states hot water heater that was ordered will not work for space. Need to purchase different unit. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Water heater has been installed, awaiting electrician to hook up. **Time Extended**

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13608599

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink to sanitize at 200ppm during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Dishmachine in use still testing at 0ppm. Person in charge states will call for service. Explained to operator establishment needs to utilize triple sink to sanitize until serviced. Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to open warning items indicated on inspection. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Unable to license at callback due to on open warning. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in dishpit area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects near dirty dishes, wet sponge by triple sink area. Observed 3 flying insects bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed approximately 7 flying insects in kitchen near dishmachine and dirty dish table. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right side of makeline hummus, hummus, garlic sauce 45-50F. Observed compartment with open space, person in charge moved to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Rice on cook line at 64F. Person in charge states was brought out from walk in cooler approximately 30mins ago. Moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Baba ghanoush in right side of unit at 45F. Person in charge states has had unit open. Observed unit open and only item in unit unloaded. Other lidded items at 40-41F. Person in charge moved walk in cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. Water is at 70F during inspection. Per person in charge hot water heater is due to be delivered Monday. Person in charge provided email confirmation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Establishment still does not have hot water at follow up inspection. Person in charge states hot water heater that was ordered will not work for space. Need to purchase different unit. Admin Complaint

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13592355

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in kitchen in dishpit area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed vape stored on prep table in back kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under both back doors, self closer missing from main back door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles crack in kitchen. Also, floor tiles missing leading to secondary walk in.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One panel of hood filter missing at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
  • 22-41-4: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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink to sanitize at 200ppm during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up items from the floor with gloved hands, then handle package of food without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to open warning items indicated on inspection. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects in dishpit area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects near dirty dishes, wet sponge by triple sink area. Observed 3 flying insects bar area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right side of makeline hummus, hummus, garlic sauce 45-50F. Observed compartment with open space, person in charge moved to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Rice on cook line at 64F. Person in charge states was brought out from walk in cooler approximately 30mins ago. Moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in bar hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide chlorine test strips for dishmachine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from back kitchen hand wash sink. Paper towels missing from same sink. Person in charge provided during inspection. Also missing paper towels from bar hand wash sink person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. Water is at 70F during inspection. Per person in charge hot water heater is due to be delivered Monday. Person in charge provided email confirmation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning