EL PRIMO RESTAURANT & GROCERY

Name: EL PRIMO RESTAURANT & GROCERY
Address: 11925 BEACH BLVD UNIT 205-206, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 84.5

11925 BEACH BLVD UNIT 205-206, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2615053

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84.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL PRIMO RESTAURANT & GROCERY in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 6 minor.

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[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork and raw beef stored over raw pork sausage in meat case in prep area. Employee removed raw pork to properly store in both coolers.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken (123F-124F - Hot Holding) in steam table across from grill. Operator stated meat was cooked this morning and placed in steam table, steam table may not have been hot enough yet when product placed in there. Operator reheated both meats to more than 165F and placed back in steam table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Also, shelf under grill has accumulation of grease/ debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels adhered to plastic containers on clean storage shelf above triple sink.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board in prep area across from meat display case. Employee removed knife to properly store.

Administrative complaint recommended
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef (118-125F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at end of cook line. Operator stated both meats cooked this morning and placed in steamtable. Operator added more hot water to steam well and raised the temperature. Operator removed both meats from warmer and placed on grill and reheated to more than 165F and placed back in steamtable.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler above ready to eat sauces. Operator removed eggs to properly store.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink area unable to properly air dry
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to water and retested at 100ppm.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf in bar area. Employee unsure of what cleaner it is. Employee stated she will have her co worker label container when they arrive.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked shelled egg stored with shelled eggs in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer.

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