ERNEST TAMBASCO

Health inspection records show ERNEST TAMBASCO in JACKSONVILLE has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

855 LANE AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10922723

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guards.
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly in prep area. Swatted by manger. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw 47°. Sliced cheese 47°. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

6/23/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10829874

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/30/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10828907

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: At callback :time needed to obtain. **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. No proof of any employee training available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**

4/29/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8708018

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 2 basic

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water bucket in front of Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification. 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. No proof of any employee training available Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand Wash Sink. Per Person In Charge. Faulty Water heater. Warning

11/28/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8330632

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Water drip from hood. ( not into griddle )
16-25-5:Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Cleaned pans stored on outside table. Moved by manager. Items Re-sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Cook handled credit card then engaged in food preparation activity without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**