DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

J ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT

Based on 5 health inspections, J ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

10296 Bistro Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32246
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924874

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of back of ice bin at front service line soiled. Operator had employee melt ice and start cleaning ice bin during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense orzo in dry food storage area and house made pico on cook line. Operator removed both cups from foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator had employee separate dishes to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of white substance in prep area removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of sugar and flour. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple portable cutting boards on cook line and in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, blade on can opener in prep area soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink at warewashing area to fill container with water. Operator discussed with employee that hand wash sink is for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored below hand wash sink on cook line and on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718761

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter of expo. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hose bibbs on hot water tanks located near exit back door. Manager placed 2 back flow devices on hose bibbs. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728182

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching greens at prep line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato , greens. Slaw , cooked potatoes not discarded at end of specified time. (3pm).
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cut tomato , greens. Slaw , cooked potatoes not discarded at end of specified time. (3pm).
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to utensils at bar Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506770

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of kitchen equipment on cook line. Operator removed tongs to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well with multiple utensils stored in it with velocity of water at a drip. Operator turned up the velocity to flush food particles from utensils on cookline near kitchen entry area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340501

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at entrance of walk-in freezer in disrepair. Manager stated the tiles have been placed on maintenance to be replaced.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located under dish machine. Manager provided back flow device and installed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled. Observed produce slicer hanging in storage area soiled. Manager had both slicers washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site