BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Name: BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1410 PALMDALE ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32208, US
Rating: 64.3

1410 PALMDALE ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208

License #2611597

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

64.3 Grade F / 100

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BALLAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.

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[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar in container of ice in chest freezer, ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved ice scoop.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of small flour container has build up of food residue.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen area, jug of sanitizer stored in handwash sink. Operator removed container.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager at time of inspection. Operator stated she has been having medical treatments but is scheduled to take training in 2 weeks. Operator can email inspector copy of certificate and report will be complied without an on-site inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelves at cook line, salmon (90F - Cold Holding); chicken (78F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for about 30 minutes, will be cooking soon. Items moved to reach-in cooler until ready to cook.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. At office/storage room, observed 1 flying insect.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in storage room behind bar and in chest freezer with ice at bar, ice build up in bottom of both units.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Womens restroom door open during inspection. Operator closed.
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee at front counter chewing gum, warmer for meat pies located at front counter. Employee discarded gum.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall next to stove has grease build up. In storage room behind bar, floor behind chest freezer has build up of debris.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line area, 2 containers of flour not labeled. Operator labeled one container, discarded flour in second container.

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