DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

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5960 Richard Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Englewood
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: 1315873

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: 1315873

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456830

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above unwashed onions, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple Repeat Violation
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator said they came off with rain one day Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, on email
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Employee placed one, black upright cooler, Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic silverware boxes on floor Repeat Violation
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cut raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed bag of fries, explained to her and washed hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One by upright cooler
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. One container with flour has blanket on label, explained to operator
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef, explained to employee, on open warning Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things in hand sink, employee moved them Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr has principles certificate only on email and he stated he took test but he can't find certificate, he's called them and he cannot reach them, their customer service states it's temporary closed and the chat never gets him anywhere, trued while inspecting, on open warning Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could find it
  • 53B-01-5: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. Two employees here since it was licensed and he was confused on what to do, explained to him, on open warning. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1: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. All of them, on open warning Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10867780

  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then handling clean equipment without washing hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Same Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Has 360 principles only and can't find the real test certificate **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5: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 2 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Haven't done it, explained to him **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has 2 totally employees with no proof of form. Provided form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Same, he has blank paper **Time Extended**
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Spoke to operator of commissary on file and said this food trailer is no longer on their list. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: He stated he came back to food truck city but couldn't proof it, he stated Josue will let him know about the 2540 St. John's parkway and hasn't gone back to him **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10858535

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Condiments containers and case of ketchup packets stored on floor
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on exterior of unit
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go portion cups stored on floor
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then handling clean equipment without washing hands. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee wash and rinse knife after cutting raw chicken and then place near grill area to be stored for later use without sanitizing. Warning
  • 01A-04-4:High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Operator stated has reach in freezer and reach in cooler coolers at home with stored food for food trailer and removed food at end of day to place at home. Stop sale provided for all items: 3 containers of prep banana pudding made at home 3 containers of commercial strawberry cake 4 containers of produce strawberries 1 container of commercial chocolate mouse cake 1 pack of raw chicken breast 1 pack of produce peppers 1 bag of prep raw broccoli Reviewed with operator below the following: A PRIVATE RESIDENCE CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO OBTAIN POTABLE WATER, DUMP WASTE WATER OR TO PREPARE, COOK OR STORE FOOD. If vehicle needs to store food, engage in food preparation or engage in dishwashing, the vehicle will be required to have a DBPR or Department of Agriculture licensed food service commissary. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator stated has reach in freezer and reach in cooler coolers at home with stored food for food trailer and removed food at end of day to place at home. Stop sale provided for all items: 3 containers of prep banana pudding made at home 3 containers of commercial strawberry cake 4 containers of produce strawberries 1 container of commercial chocolate mouse cake 1 pack of raw chicken breast 1 pack of produce peppers 1 bag of prep raw broccoli Reviewed with operator below the following: A PRIVATE RESIDENCE CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO OBTAIN POTABLE WATER, DUMP WASTE WATER OR TO PREPARE, COOK OR STORE FOOD. If vehicle needs to store food, engage in food preparation or engage in dishwashing, the vehicle will be required to have a DBPR or Department of Agriculture licensed food service commissary. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (77F - Cold Holding), stored on prep table and place there approximately 10mins ago from reach in cooler and left out after preparing orders. Employee place back in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Operator has no form. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink block with food inside. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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 2 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has 2 totally employees with no proof of form. Provided form Warning
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Spoke to operator of commissary on file and said this food trailer is no longer on their list. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink at 68F. Unit sink was unplugged. Manager plug in and now at 85F and above Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783541

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed