Jacksonville, Duval County

J LEMON PEPPER FISH AND CHICKEN

5069 SOUTEL DR, Jacksonville, FL 32208

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Jun 8, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24613286

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24613287

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cook line handwash sink. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 15, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

35A-02-7

Detail 24552405

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect at cook line by microwave. One flying insect in prep area, door open for delivery.

08A-05-6

Detail 24552418

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area reach-in cooler, raw shell egg stored over sliced cheese. Also, in cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw scallops stored over open bag of okra. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24552407

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked chicken (101F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for a little bit. Moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 24552413

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, missing 3 backflow preventers; one on right hose bibb and 2 on ends of splitter on left hose bibb. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24552421

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by triple sinks, prep table with grinder stored in front of sink. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24552419

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line handwash sink, metal pot in sink. Pit removed. At dish area handwash sink, metal pans in sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 24552409

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sign posted with conch salad. Operator verified conch is raw. No disclosure posted. No consumer advisory posted. Supplied operator with consumer advisory, he posted and asterisked conch salad and advisory. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24552408

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24552420

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, 2 spray bottles with window and surface cleaner not labeled.

14-45-4

Detail 24552416

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At prep area, cardboard used to line lower shelf. Operator removed cardboard. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24552411

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line on shelf next to microwave; keys, cell phone and cigarettes on counter. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24552406

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees on cook line with no hair protection.

36-73-4

Detail 24552410

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hood system has build up of grease. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24552404

Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, cases of fries stored on floor.

10-01-5

Detail 24552412

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At drive thru, ice scoop,in ice bin has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24552415

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24552414

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, exterior of reach-in freezer door soiled at handle area. At cook line, hood filters have build up of grease and flour. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 24552417

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Wax coated chicken boxes reused for cooked chicken. Operator moved chicken to plastic container. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 20

03D-01-5

Detail 24162668

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked shrimp (90,88F - Cooling 4.5 hours). Shrimp in deep plastic containers stacked on top of each other.

01B-36-5

Detail 24162665

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked shrimp (90,88F - Cooling 4.5 hours). Shrimp in deep plastic containers stacked on top of each other.

08A-05-6

Detail 24162652

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in reach-in cooler under pass thru window, raw shrimp stored over green tomatoes and cheese sauce. Operator moved items to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 24162666

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sinks, hose hangs below flood rim of sink.

03B-01-6

Detail 24162654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken (76F - Hot Holding). Chicken in basket above fryer for 10 minutes per employee. Operator returned to fryer and heated above 165f. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24162660

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of microwave. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 24162661

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.

03D-15-4

Detail 24162658

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked shrimp (90,88F - Cooling 4.5 hours). Shrimp in deep plastic containers stacked on top of each other.

31A-09-4

Detail 24162659

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by triple sinks, prep table with grinder stored on front of sink. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24162667

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by triple sinks, hose and metal lid stored in sink. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24162662

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both handwash sinks. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24162651

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at both handwash sinks. Operator supplied at cook line handwash sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24162664

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In back kitchen, restroom door missing self closer.

14-45-4

Detail 24162656

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used under containers of flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24162655

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee bottle water on top,of microwave. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 24162663

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At cook line, employees drinking from cup with no lid or straw.

36-73-4

Detail 24162650

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter area, ac return vent has dust build up.

23-03-4

Detail 24162649

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gasket has build up,of food debris. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24162657

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At drive thru window and outside storage container, cups, bags and togo containers stored on floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 24162653

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter area in cabinet, seasoning container not labeled.

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 19

35A-02-7

Detail 23778844

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At cook line, Observed 1 flying insect. At back kitchen near restroom, observed 1 flying insect.

08A-02-6

Detail 23778835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, open case of raw beef stored over open case of raw fish, bags of raw oysters stored over open case on okra. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23778842

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish, raw fish stored over cooked corn. Operator moved to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site

01D-05-5

Detail 23778845

High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. No proof of parasite destruction available for conch used in raw conch salad. Operator arrived at end of inspection with letter from supplier stating product meets freezing requirements. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23778849

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 2 door under counter reach-in cooler in back kitchen, Swiss cheese (73-74F - Cold Holding); American cheese (72F - Cold Holding). Unit thermometer displays OFF. Items in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 23778836

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door under counter reach-in cooler in back kitchen, Swiss cheese (73-74F - Cold Holding); American cheese (72F - Cold Holding). Unit thermometer displays OFF. Items in cooler overnight.

41-10-4

Detail 23778846

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter cabinet, spray bottle of sanitizer stored over plastic togo bags. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23778848

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen, handwash sink blocked by metal table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23778843

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back kitchen, plastic pitcher in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23778837

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per manager conch salad is served raw, not identified on menu board to left of counter. Also, no consumer advisory posted. Operator posted consumer advisory and linked to conch salad board with star. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23778840

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cook line, back kitchen and restroom handwash sinks. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23778834

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink, no soap. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23778838

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter cabinet, spray bottle identified as sanitizer not labeled.

14-05-4

Detail 23778833

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used on shelf under flat top. In back kitchen, cardboard used between layers of sauce containers. Operator start removing. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23778839

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, multiple employee drinks on counter with aluminum pans. Operator moved drinks to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23778850

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drive thru storage shelves, employee purse and cell phone stored over portioned sauces. Employee moved personal items. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23778841

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru ice bin, scoop handle touching ice.

23-03-4

Detail 23778847

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.

42-01-4

Detail 23778851

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket of dirty water and in bottom of mop sink.

Nov 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23340614

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have grease build up.