TUNIS

5059 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32208
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843364

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added square footage on back of building, including walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Need time to submit plans. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842195

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen area 3 for stand up reach-in cooler, gizzards (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55-56F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Door 1 missing gasket, not sealed tight. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: In kitchen area 3 for stand up reach-in cooler, fish 52f, shrimp 54f, 52f, chicken 48f. Operator stated unit at 49f at arrival 2 hours earlier, stated they have been in and out of cooler this morning, moving items to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added square footage on back of building, including walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: No change **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10736899

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine door soiled.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closers missing on both restroom doors.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank next to ice machine not secured.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At prep table by cook line, cardboard lining bottom shelf under bag-in-box soda cases.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In kitchen area, door 1 on triple door reach-in cooler missing gasket, door not sealing tightly.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, hood extinguisher has build up. Walls throughout kitchen soiled. Floors throughout kitchen have build up. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen area, open container of oil stored on floor. 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. In kitchen area, scoop in bulk flour container has handle touching product.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line reach-in cooler, gaskets and sides have build up. At cook line, cart has grease build up. At cook line, square blue trash can exterior soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At dish area, sewer gas smell.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door from kitchen missing door closer.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At cook line, chicken box reused for cooked chicken wings. Operator moved to plastic container, chicken reheated above 165f. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink, chicken thawing in standing water.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas where tiles are missing in kitchen, unsealed concrete. Also, multiple cracked floor tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At ordering drive thru, wood shelves attached to wall and wood half wall not sealed.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish area, drain line for handwash sink broken, water draining on floor to floor drain. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By kitchen entrance, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen area 3 for stand up reach-in cooler, gizzards (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55-56F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Door 1 missing gasket, not sealed tight.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen area 3 for stand up reach-in cooler, gizzards (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55-56F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Door 1 missing gasket, not sealed tight. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb by cook line handwash sink missing back flow preventer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table by cook line, can opener has surface rust. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area, no towels at handwash sink. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added square footage on back of building, including walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and dry storage area. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated he does not have a probe thermometer.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish area, no soap at handwash sink. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line, water turned off at handwash sink. Operator turned cold water on.

Inspection Date: 2/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10736513

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current certificates available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No proof for any food handler could be provided. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721849

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple food handlers have no hair protection.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In back kitchen area, all gaskets on 3 door reach-in cooler torn.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind cooking equipment has build up. At cook line, floor under sauce table soiled. At prep area, wall soiled. At ice machine, floor soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At back kitchen area, cases of oil on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice buildup up in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line- shelf under sauce station soiled. Cart next to sauce station has build up. Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled. Exterior of trash can soiled. Hood filters over flat top have grease buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back kitchen, interior of 3 door reach-in cooler soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In new build area and by drive thru, styrofoam containers stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas where tiles are missing in kitchen, unsealed concrete. Also, multiple cracked floor tiles.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At handwash sink by cook line, leak at faucet pipe. In triple sink area, drain line for handwash sink broken.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled/rusted.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager present.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current certificates available. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8622321

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8619576

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin has build up on interior side walls. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor by ice machine soiled. Wall at pass thru on cook line has dust build up. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, case with fries on floor. At back storage area, case of oil on floor. At side storage area, bottle water stored on floor. Operator moved all items to shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged garbage on ground at dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, stand up reach-in freezer has ice build up.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available, Emailed to owner not present.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease and dust build up. At cook line, sides of fryers have build up. At prep table, lower shelf has build up of flour. At prep table, bulk sugar container soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At side storage area, case of plastic lids on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. At cook line, spoon in cheese sauce has melted handle. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line, In bottom of flip top reach-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over open can of mushrooms. In back storage area, in reach-in cooler, raw fish stored over cut lettuce. Operator moved items to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In well across from fryers, wings (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they were taken out for larger order, returned to reach-in cooler until needed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541682

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean ice bucket stored on floor by ice machine. Bucket moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom connected to dining/kitchen.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on shelf above flip top cooler. Employee water bottle on cook line cutting board. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Multiple areas in kitchen where tiles are missing.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen area. Floor in dry storage area. Floor near hot water heater. Floor in triple sink area. Wall behind fryers. Wall under and around triple sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles and case of red onions on floor in dry storage area. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid is missing. Operator states called trash company. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster area has trash around dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple trash cans. Multiple shelves in kitchen area and dry storage area. Hood filters above cooking equipment.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor by triple sink.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door closer is not attached. Operator re-attached closer. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor near drive through window. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water stored by front counter. Mop removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-30-4:Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Cloth under to go cups at front counter. Cloth removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by triple sink has containers stored inside. Containers removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506530

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506789

  • 50-07-4:High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Inspector observed closure sign covered up by handwritten sign "Closed for Emergency " on 9/22/23 at 1304. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387680

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under bathroom sink in unisex restroom. Dead roach discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above flip top cooler in kitchen. Bottle discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor is cracked and uneven in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in dry storage. Floor in triple sink room. Walls in triple sink room. Ceiling on cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Tape over food items in dry storage area. Tape removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Hot and bbq sauce in kitchen. Containers of oil in back kitchen. Plastic water bottles in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash around dumpster outside of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen. Handles for reach in coolers in back prep area. Mop sink. Cart for flour in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in triple sink room.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Numerous flies present. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side exit door does not self close. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container on shelf below prep table in kitchen.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 23 live flies in establishment. Multiple flies are landing on prep surfaces in kitchen, two landed on to go cups at front counter, and one landed on flour on cook line in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. License paid for during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In three door reach in cooler in back kitchen, raw chicken stored over ready to eat mayonnaise. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live fly landed in flour breading by fryers in kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment servers beef burgers and allows customers to order undercooked. Inspector emailed Consumer Advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**