J LEMON PEPPER

Name: J LEMON PEPPER
Address: 2440 W BEAVER ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32209, US
Rating: 26.5

2440 W BEAVER ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209

License #2606001

🍗 Wings/Chicken ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

26.5 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

How is this score calculated? →

Quick take

J LEMON PEPPER in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 22 critical, 18 major, 34 minor.

Inspection data quality

What’s powering this page

Official source: DBPR

Inspection coverage

89%

Imported observations

Coverage note

Inspector notes shown when available

InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When imported inspector observations are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.

What you’ll see here

•Imported DBPR observations appear directly inside inspection entries when available.
•When note coverage is missing, the official violation record still stays visible.

⚠️

DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on April 9, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on April 10, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

Location + actions

See the place, then share or verify

Open in Google Maps ↗ Open in Apple Maps ↗

DBPR

*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

Critical Major Minor

Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[53A-02-7] At callback no change.
[08A-20-5] At callback observed all food items at proper storage levels.
[01B-03-5] At callback observed no stop sales issued.
[12A-07-5] At callback observed establishment not open and operating.

Emergency order recommended
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of reach in cooler door in disrepair on cook line.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at dish area entrance.
[35A-18-4] Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on and around small hole of electrical outlet casing on far wall of back dry storage area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters above and back, top, and sides of fryers on cook line.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee water bottles stored on prep shelves throughout kitchen area.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle personal cell phone with gloves on then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands.
[53A-05-6] 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 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed; approximately 20 rodent droppings in back right corner of dry storage area. 15 rodent droppings in back left corner of dry storage area. 5 rodent droppings on box of bag-in-box soda on dry storage shelf against far wall above back left corner. 3 rodent droppings on box of single service items against right hand wall of dry storage area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw fish items in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then handle ready to eat chicken wings for a customer order without changing gloves and washing hands.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee cell phones stored directly on top of, next to, or near food items and prep shelves throughout kitchen area.

Emergency order recommended
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in standing water next to three compartment sink. Person in charge brought shrimp to fryer station to be cooked.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining black wire rack with bus tubs of cooked chicken next to standing reach in freezer on cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device unplugged at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter at mop sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored above 3cs.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; Approximately 20 live roaches behind metal shelving unit above three compartment sink. There are small crevices near joints live roaches were observed. Approximately 10 live roaches along piping on wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 10 live roaches on water pipe connected to AC unit and wall across from three compartment sink. Pipe has a spiral, metallic protective covering live roaches were observed inside of. Person in charge cleaned and discarded all live roaches.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee engaging in food preparation remove gloves and rinse hands in prep sink then don new gloves. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
[53A-05-6] 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 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived 20 minutes after start of inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Soiled hood filters above fryer station and flat top grill.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation leave establishment through rear kitchen door then return 5 minutes later and don gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl used as a scoop in pico container in walk-in cooler.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 50 roach droppings along piping on wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 50 roach droppings in between metal shelving unit and wall above three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] At callback observed no change.
[13-03-4] At callback observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in standing water next to three compartment sink. Person in charge brought shrimp to fryer station to be cooked.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Soiled hood filters above fryer station and flat top grill.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; Approximately 20 live roaches behind metal shelving unit above three compartment sink. There are small crevices near joints live roaches were observed. Approximately 10 live roaches along piping on wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 10 live roaches on water pipe connected to AC unit and wall across from three compartment sink. Pipe has a spiral, metallic protective covering live roaches were observed inside of. Person in charge cleaned and discarded all live roaches.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device unplugged at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored above 3cs.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee engaging in food preparation remove gloves and rinse hands in prep sink then don new gloves. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining black wire rack with bus tubs of cooked chicken next to standing reach in freezer on cook line.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter at mop sink.
[53A-05-6] 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 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived 20 minutes after start of inspection.

Emergency order recommended
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat okra in standing reach in freezer next to cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint on cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up around vents directly above cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device unplugged and no paper towels nearby. Person in charge plugged in hand dryer. Hand dryer is usually unplugged because it continuously runs.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of spray cleaner stored above single service items at to-go window. Employee removed spray can.
[35A-23-4] Roach egg sac, excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; 200+ roach droppings on under side of top shelf of wooden shelving closest to three compartment sink. Droppings are in small crevices at joints of shelving and along wall shelf is next to. 200+ roach droppings on top of shelf of wooden shelving, up along boxes of paper towels, and along wall shelving is next to. 2 roach egg sacs on cardboard lining on top shelf of wooden shelving in front of boxes of paper towels. 5 roach egg sacs on cardboard lining on top shelf of wooden shelving behind boxes of paper towels. 200+ roach droppings on cardboard lining on top shelf of wooden shelving behind boxes of paper towels. Multiple large boxes of various paper products were taken down during inspection and droppings and sacs were observed. Person in charge and employee began cleaning and discarding. Person in charge stated all cardboard boxes were delivered from a storage unit offsite at a different food service establishment.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter at mop sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table above sauce reach in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge moved cloth to sanitizer bucket.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine.

Administrative complaint recommended
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Person in charge provided hair restraints to all employees.
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed employee adding dish soap to sanitizer bucket that was communicated already had bleach in it.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on front side of catch plate in ice machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; sides of fryers soiled with grease build up. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next three compartment sink. Person in charge plugged in the mechanical hand drying device nearby.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee beverages on multiple different shelves and prep tables throughout kitchen. Person in charge moved all beverages to designated locations.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed box of cigarettes stored on wire rack next to and above food items. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Observed one employee on cook line eating while engaging in food preparation.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Person in charge inverted.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw comminuted meat stored over raw whole fish items in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; missing vacuum breaker at faucet next to hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Missing vacuum breakers on both sides of splitter at mop sink with no chemical hoses attached.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 2 containers of cooked chicken with temperatures of 81-110 on prep shelves next to fryer station. Person in charge stated they were waiting for chicken to cool before moving to walk-in cooler. Person in charge was unable to determine exactly when chicken went on prep shelf but was less than 2 hours prior. Person in charge moved chicken to walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken items (81-110F - Cooling)
[36-73-4] Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled and slippery throughout kitchen. Also multiple tiles missing. Walls behind fryer station with grease build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation person in charge was unable to provide state approved food handler training for.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.

Community reaction

What do locals think?

Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then scroll a little lower to add what you actually saw.

Community pulse