DE REAL TING CAFE
West Adams Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
LaVilla
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at bat area, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 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 to go, employee moved it, downstairs kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handles in 2 hand sink downstairs go around and no cold water comes out Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By storage rack, employee cleaned it Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for cut cabbage,
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole by triple sink Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin, bar, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f water for ice scoop Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar downstairs, emailed one Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also reach in cooler downstairs
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in triple sink Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm chl in triple sink, manager added more chl, 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. A couple of food with no hinged lids at buffet, explained to manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded shrimp on shelf above cooked beef patties in upright freezer, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f chicken in warmer, 88f cooked cabbage on stove off, employee reheated them to 165in microwave Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink 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. For new Spanish employee, emailed Spanish agreement and daughter that is cashier Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink and hand sink at bar Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On flour, owner removed it Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By hand sink by soda syrup Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish, employee punctured them Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Preparing chicken
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water side in hand sink by triple sink, also hot water side in hand sink by dish machine downstairs Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90f water for rice bowl and utensils, employee turned burner on **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above prep area in downstairs area
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by soda syrup Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler at prep area downstairs
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by soda syrup
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, employee put some chlorine, 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. A couple of containers with lid on at buffet but not hinged
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Tofu, employee discarded one slice, Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 by triple sink at bar downstairs
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp on shelf above turn overs-open in upright freezer, manager rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50-60f raw chicken, by cook line, explained time as public health control, employee said he got busy and didn't placed them in cooler, placed them in cooler now **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f cabbage on stove off, employee turned it on, got to 165f, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hand sink faucet by dish machine downstairs
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu opened last week, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Purse in hand sink at front counter, owner moved it Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by soda syrup
- 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. For 2 new employees
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by soda syrup Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 28 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed by triple sink in upstairs kitchen, there is a soda syrup rack in that area now Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Mgr satiated they will install it **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage are by ice machine room downstairs, owner secured them Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One has water damage and one is missing by storage area, ice machine room downstairs Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by entrance to kitchen, mgr cleaned it up Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table, kitchen upstairs, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above clean cutting board,owner removed jacket, downstairs kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water goes all the way around in hand sink at bar downstairs, also hand sink by triple sink in downstairs kitchen
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink in kitchen upstairs, also by bottom of stars, club area Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 95f water for rice cup for measuring, employee turned burner on, got to 165f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. By triple sink downstairs Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Owner placed one, hand sink at bar downstair, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 29-05-4:Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. By hand sink at cook line upstairs
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut edges of plantains, explained to him to wash before cutting, he did the other ones **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken in flour, employee removed it Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, downstairs kitchen, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on phone then washed hands with gloves on for 7 seconds and cut cabbage, downstairs kitchen, explained to him and he wash properly, Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey meat cooked on the 23rd, employee discarded 1/2 cup Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on gasket at drink cooler, mgr killed it **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128f bread pudding, at buffet, mgr forgot to write it in 4 hrs procedure, he wrote it down in procedure and wrote time **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed by triple sink in upstairs kitchen, there is a soda syrup rack in that area now Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hands in at bar downstairs, owner moved it Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar downstairs, owner placed some Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey cooks on the 23rd, discarded by employee Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on gasket in upright cooler, by cook line, 18 live roaches on gasket in keg cooler not in use, front counter, 1 live roach on cups at bar downstairs, 2 live roaches on floor by upright cooler and one on gasket in non in use cooler by cook line in downstairs kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: 1 live roach on floor at bar downstairs, 1 live roach on wall at bar downstairs, 1 live roach in reach in cooler not in use at cook line in downstairs kitchen, all killed Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
26
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By triple sink in kitchen and in storage area downstairs
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by ice machine in downstairs kitchen
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Helping with buffet food
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle for cold water in hand sink by mop sink turns all the way around, no cold water comes out
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pot for cabbage, mgr changed it, lids for some buffet foods are cracked Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink, one by door and one by floor
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f water for rice scoop, 78f ice cream scoop water, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it Corrected On-Site
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In downstairs kitchen
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen, shelf in downstairs kitchen by triple sink
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. A couple of containers with no hinged lids at buffet Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes then grabbed clean dishes, explained to him and he washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by hand sink Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp on shelf above cooked empanadas-open box, in upright freezer, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on gasket in upright cooler, by cook line, 18 live roaches on gasket in keg cooler not in use, front counter, 1 live roach on cups at bar downstairs, 2 live roaches on floor by upright cooler and one on gasket in non in use cooler by cook line in downstairs kitchen Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall by microwave and on gaskets, upright cooler Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 116f cabbage on stove, employee reheated it to 165f, 113f rice, 130f fish at buffet, explained time as public health control, wrote time on Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With cart by cook line, employee moved it, hand sink at front counter with a big box on top, employee removed it Corrected On-Site
- 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. In hand sink by the cook line, employee placed some Corrected On-Site
- 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. For new employees and one that doesn't have certification yet Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5: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. Cook for more than 2 months
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by dish machine, downstairs kitchen, handle doesn't move
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 26 total violations (8 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).