UNIVERSITY DINER
5959 Merrill Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32277
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dust Soiled fan covers in walk in cooler
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over drink station
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep line cooler,removed 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. Cell phone stored on line, moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle on cold water side of handsink not turning on at line near flat top grill Repeat Violation
- 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. Diced ham Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink next to coffee station used as a dump sink icee inside, manger melted ice 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. 2 new employees no proof of being informed
- 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. Tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad. Diced tomatoes, cooled pork Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups stored in seasoning black pepper and granulated garlic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf over toaster, moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of breakfast potatoes on floor of walk in cooler, manager placed on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink faucet spraying out when water is running. Handsink on cook line one handle doesn't turn on.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on line 77f, provided time as public health form
- 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. Tuna salad, chicken salad, coleslaw. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White and black soiled growth on shelves in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of vegetables,biscuits and pork carnitas meat on walk in freezer floor. Case of eggs and container of breakfast potatoes on walk in cooler floor - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Case of case of eggs stored on walk in cooler floor **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw,salsa, chicken salad, and tuna salad. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Okra and tomatoes, sliced turkey, chili meat **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz Cup in ground pepper seasoning in back storage area
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White and black soiled growth on shelves in walk in cooler
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink in foam cup stored on prep area where biscuits are stored next to fryer Personal drinks in foam cups and bottled stored over cooler on line
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over toaster on line.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watch.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of vegetables,biscuits and pork carnitas meat on walk in freezer floor. Case of eggs and container of breakfast potatoes on walk in cooler floor
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppms chlorine at dish machine
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pickles and tomatoes in walk in Cooler
- 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. Emailed to print
- 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. Coleslaw,salsa, chicken salad, and tuna salad. In walk in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
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 11/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate as scoop In potatoes in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Rear prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Loose , missing ceiling tiles kitchen , dry goods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups at frontline stored under paper towels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach in cooler opposite fryer. Cooler gaskets not tiger fitting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. whipped butter 50° , cooked sausage 50° in Reach in cooler opposite fryer. Cooler gaskets not tight fitting. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors ,. Multiple areas kitchen. Rear prep. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe at Dish Machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Dish Machine chlorine 0ppm Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table/Reach in cooler opposite fryer : Sliced cheese 47. Cut tomato 47 50. Pasta 55. Tuna 55. Diced chicken 50. Lettuce 50 . Ham 50 (Items since last night. ) Over-stacked : sliced cheese 55. Cut tomato 50 make table opposite grill . Items Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : whipped butter 50° , cooked sausage 50° in Reach in cooler opposite fryer Cooked sausage 70° cooked sausage links 70° by cookline. . Per Person In Charge , items placed about 6:30 am. Items Moved by manager. Admin Complaint
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person In Charge unaware of proper cold holding temperatures for Time Temperature Controlled for safety foods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no certified food manager on site. NOTE: 61C-4.023(1) FAC: (1) Each licensed establishment shall have a minimum of one certified food protection manager responsible for all periods of operation. When four or more employees, at one time, are engaged in the storage, preparation or serving of food in a licensed establishment, there shall be at least one certified food protection manager present at all times when said activities are taking place. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : no chemical test strips available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate as scoop In potatoes in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Rear prep line. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Loose , missing ceiling tiles kitchen , dry goods. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups at frontline stored under paper towels. Warning
- 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. Reach in cooler opposite fryer. Cooler gaskets not tiger fitting.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors ,. Multiple areas kitchen. Rear prep. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing in kitchen room temperature. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe at Dish Machine. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep line. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tray of sliced cheese date marked 10/16 and 10/19 in walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced cheese 47°. Cut tomato 47° 50°. Pasta 55°. Tuna 55°. Diced chicken 50°. Lettuce 50° . Ham 50° (Items since last night. ) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table/Reach in cooler opposite fryer : Sliced cheese 47°. Cut tomato 47° 50°. Pasta 55°. Tuna 55°. Diced chicken 50°. Lettuce 50° . Ham 50° (Items since last night. ) Over-stacked : sliced cheese 55°. Cut tomato 50° make table opposite grill . Items Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At about 8:30am : Greens 90°. Beans 110°. Cheese sauce 90°. Mash potatoes 80°. Chili 100°. Reheating. Per Person In Charge , items placed at about 6-6:30. Inspector intervened . Had items reheated to 170-175 immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. At shelf by cookline Sausage links : 110°. Sausage Patties 90° 100° Placed 30 mins before. Reheated to 175°. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person In Charge unaware of proper cold holding temperatures for Time Temperature Controlled for safety foods. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in brown sugar in back prep area Bowl stored in okra stew in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Still in powdered sugar **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Cup in powered sugar, black pepper, garlic powered, oregano and brown sugar **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Still not cleaned **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer case of biscuits on floor Walk in cooler container of breakfast potatoes on floor Walk in cooler case of eggs on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Walk in cooler case of eggs still on floor Walk in freezer case of biscuits still on floor Walk in freezer case of vegetables on floor **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stewed okra, coleslaw, cooked breakfast potatoes in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Still no dates **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).