98 Forty East Bar and Bistro
9840 Tapestry Park Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614247
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection5 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 11 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-50
- Administrative complaint on Sep 11Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score30
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of Bush's black beans on dry storage rack with other stored cans. Stop sale issued.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
One container of pasta dated 9-2-26 in walk in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued One container of crab cake dated 9-4-26 in reach in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
One container of pasta dated 9-2-26 in walk in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued One container of crab cake dated 9-4-26 in reach in cooler. Verified prep date is correct. Stop sale issued
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw case of bacon stored over bread on shelf in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle with blue liquid stored near food cans on shelf not labeled. Employee stated it's cleaner chemical. Manager labeled & stored properly
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Operator has 3 food handler employees with no proof of written agreement
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At both hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towel
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle with blue liquid stored near food cans on shelf not labeled. Employee stated it's cleaner chemical. Manager labeled
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 total food handler employees who are direct hired & only 2 hired over 60 days with no proof of employee food handler training.
Basic11
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Portion cups & other bowls with no handle stored in flour bin containers
Repeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler with gasket in disrepair
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sanitizer bucket with solution stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior oven other black build up
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Coffee filters stored in kitchen not protected. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall with dust build up near ice machine in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.