Neptune Beach, Duval County

TSAOCAA

255 3 ST, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Neptune Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

08B-02-4

Detail 24285776

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed fresh made Macaron cookies individually stored in grab and go cooler/drink cooler not protected from public.

03A-02-5

Detail 24285771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in container on top of pans in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24285774

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee hand sink at entrance to kitchen no soap or paper towels. Employee provided paper towels and soap. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24285772

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24285778

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in front counter service area. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable above stand Alone cooler in dining area.

36-34-5

Detail 24285781

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents on serve line dusty. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24285779

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table near sauces served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24285777

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed food scraper stored in between equipment on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24285773

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts packaged on site without product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.

23-03-4

Detail 24285770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance . Observed walk in air fans dusty. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24285769

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in stand alone drink cooler in Dining area with fresh macaron cookies not covered.

42-01-4

Detail 24285780

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24285775

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-05-4

Detail 23907770

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of raid stored near 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23907771

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef sticks on shelf in walk in cooler over ready to eat produce. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23907775

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed establishment with 2 hand sinks near front register used for ware washing.

22-20-5

Detail 23907777

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.

36-34-5

Detail 23907774

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 23907773

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23907776

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23907772

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken in pan out to thaw. Manager placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23483886

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) in stainless bowl on top of containers located in reach cooler. Manager placed raw chicken back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23483885

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23483883

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed case of noodles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23483884

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill heavily soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 23483887

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken in a pan in 3 compartment sink to thaw. Inspector educated the operator on proper thawing procedures. Manager turned cold running water on frozen chicken. Corrected On-Site

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 23029115

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty. Observed no certified food manager available for location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Still the same at callback. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 23029114

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired more than 60 days with required food training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Still the same. Time Extended

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23024388

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chink in walk in cooler over raw broccoli. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23024387

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip to cooler Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); French fries (61F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Employee stated the foods were just replenished. Employee placed ice on items on top of flip top cooler. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23024389

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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector will also provide copy of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 23024392

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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty. Observed no certified food manager available for location. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23024384

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired more than 60 days with required food training.

53A-15-4

Detail 23024386

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed PIC unable to answer questions regarding eight food allergens. Inspector will provide copy of Eight food allergens. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23024391

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table over food stored below. Employee will remove and store properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23024390

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.

08B-38-4

Detail 23024385

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce located on cook line and in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 22114988

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023

02C-03-5

Detail 22114987

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. Opened bag of cooked pork belly not date marked in walk in cooler. Employee stated bag was opened three days ago. Employee date marked pork belly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22114997

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. Establishment does not have a written clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrhea. After reviewing with manager he purchase a clean up kit online during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22114990

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of trash bags stored inside handwash sink on cook line. Employee properly stored box. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22114996

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine test strips Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22114994

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggs, ramen broth, and cut watermelon not date marked in walk in cooler. Employee stated food was prepared two days ago. Employee date marked food. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22114995

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red solution not labeled in warewashing area. Employee stated red so,union is degreaser solution and he labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22114986

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage reach in cooler has a torn gasket.

08B-38-4

Detail 22114991

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottle water stored on floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee properly stored bottle water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22114985

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22114992

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand alone reach in freezer interior soiled under bags of raw chicken

14-17-4

Detail 22114989

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22114993

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in front beverage station. Employee properly stored sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21880793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of prepped raw chicken stored over noddles in stand alone reach in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed proper food storage with employee Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21880794

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca pearls ( boba) (123F) stored in hot pot in front tea station. Cook stated boba was cooked and placed in hot pot to hold hot approximately 30 minutes ago. Employee began reheating boba. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21880785

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of big 6 foodborne illness. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21880791

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. Establishment does not have written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed clean up plan handout. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21880789

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available

53B-01-5

Detail 21880792

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. Manager did not provided proof of any training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21880788

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. Manager did not provided proof of employee reporting agreement. Reviewed with manager and emailed him employee reporting agreement form. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21880787

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor on cook line near the fryers. Case of bottle water stored on floor inside the walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21880790

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature in warewashing area. Employee placed chicken in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21880786

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Mar 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20971179

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips not available for sanitizer

41-17-4

Detail 20971180

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning solution by register not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 20971178

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.