Baba's Halal
10300 Southside Blvd Unit 308, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616376
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate, 2 basic-25
- Administrative complaint on Aug 27Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score55
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Tub of raw chicken over ready to eat carrots, olives in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Frontline staff not changed gloves after handling, money , touch soiled equipment. Inspector intervened.
Fixed on the spot
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Food service employee entered in from outside , put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at various Hand Wash Sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No soap at various Hand Wash Sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at mop sink area. All purpose cleaner.
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Ice scoop handle In ice. Frontline ice bin. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Leak under rear kitchen Hand Wash 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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.