J LEMON PEPPER
2440 Beaver Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/7/2025
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 4/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of state approved food handler training for any employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At callback observed no change. Person in charge stated approved training booklets were ordered and in mail. **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. Observed no employee with a signed employee reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: At callback observed some employees with reporting agreement. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
13
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to soda tower at to-go window.
- 21-19-4:Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed wiping cloths stored under chemicals on chemical rack near office.
- 25-30-4:Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed employee blowing into single service gloves to expand them for easier donning.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above prep station where large containers of flour are stored. **Repeat Violation**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Person in charge provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout kitchen area soiled and slippery.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed build up of grease on ground around grease receptacle.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed opened lid on grease receptacle at corner of parking lot.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of last inspection.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on all reach in cooler doors on cook line. Soiled backplates around soda nozzles on soda tower next to to-go window. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster at corner of parking lot.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler with unwashed vegetables near dry storage.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish being thawed in standing water with no running water. Person in charge turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line handle raw shrimp then handle ready to eat chicken wings. Inspector educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed 5 boxes of cooked chicken stored in original commercial packages raw chicken was delivered in. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened box of raw burger patties stored over container of ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed burger patties on bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 boxes of cooked chicken stored in original commercial packages raw chicken was delivered in. Stop Sale issued for cooked chicken in direct contact with box. Person in charge voluntarily discarded remaining cooked chicken. **Warning**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; threaded hose bibb missing vacuum breaker at faucet next to hand wash sink near rear exit. Missing vacuum breaker at threaded hose bibb at mop sink in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Observed opened bag of feta cheese with no date marking in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated bag was opened more than 24 hours prior but less than 7 days.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 5 boxes of cooked chicken with temperatures of 61-117F stored on wire rack next to white standing reach in freezer. Person in charge stated the cooked chicken is supposed to be placed in walk-in cooler to cool. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soiled interior and handle of microwave above steam table. Soda nozzles soiled on soda tower near to-go window. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed designated hand wash sink used to thaw raw fish near office. Person in charge removed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 person in charge unable to provide proof of state approved food handler training for any employee. **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 no employee with a signed employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid employee stated was a cleaner stored in three compartment sink. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed insecticide designated for only household use stored on chemical rack near office. Person in charge removed chemicals from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 27 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones, keys, and packs of cigarettes on shelf in prep area above food items. Person in charge removed all employee items and place them in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on floor by doorway next to hand wash sink by office. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. Observed scoop in large container of flour in prep area with handle in product. Person in charge immediately removed and placed in appropriate storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line in front of fryers.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket under three compartment sink with chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Person in charge discarded and set up new sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area and 1 flying insect in dry storage area near two compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two boxes of raw chicken (56-61F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to fryer. Employee stated he pulled chicken out about 10 minutes prior and washed in hot water. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; hose splitter next to three compartment sink missing a vacuum break. Threaded hose bibb at mop sink in back storage area missing vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzles on soda towers at to go station and front window. Person in charge removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided soap on site. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle by mop sink with no label. Person in charge indicated it was bleach. Labeled spray bottle on site. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).