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CARTELS KITCHEN SEAFOOD & MORE

Based on 3 health inspections, CARTELS KITCHEN SEAFOOD & MORE in JACKSONVILLE has earned a 1.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3002 N. MRYTLE AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10851936

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed only reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right of door with visible light shining through. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryers. Soiled walls throughout interior. Soiled ceilings around lights. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor completely missing directly in front of back door.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall above truck tire, completely exposing outside.
  • 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. Observed no license number posted on exterior of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled wire racks used for dry storage near reach in cooler that's in disrepair. Soiled fryer sides. Soiled shelves under prep table next to fryer station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed large hold above truck tire rendering truck completely exposed to outside. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chaffing fuel canisters stored next to food items on top of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Observed 1 and only employee engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training. No other proof was able to be provided. 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. Observed 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior with no signed reporting agreement.

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501213

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple lower shelves have rusting.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back exterior door. Gap at bottom sides of side exterior door. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floors and/or walls in disrepair. Floor at entrance soft to walk on, covered with black mat. Exterior wall at back door, wood splintered.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have build up of dust and black residue. Exterior of multiple bowls and containers have build up of food residue.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior door not self closing. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020 Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breading station, chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken out for 30 minutes during rush. Moved to reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On lower shelf at cashier station, spray bottles of Clorox and Awesome stored next to jugs of water and boom boom sauce.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8294154

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed 3 flying insects in unit, windows open with no screens. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: No change. Admin Complaint