Tidbits Kitchen
4368 University Blvd S Unit 1, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613655
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection5 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic-38
- Extension granted on Aug 31, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitAug 31, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
Same
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Same
More time given
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee washed dirty dishes then she grabbed clean dish from sanitizer, explained to her and she washed hands
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee had clean water running into sanitizer while she rinsed the container after placing it in sanitizer, got to 0ppm since it diluted, it was only a little bit of sanitizer when I tested the water first, employee added some manually since I notice the dispenser wasn't pulling sanitizer, 300 ppm
Fixed on the spot
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped washed container in sanitizer only and then rinsed it with water, explained to her, she placed it back into sanitizer,
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
One live roach crawling on floor by counter close to big prep area, employee killed it
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Soap above paper towels for drying hands, shelf by mops sink, employee moved it
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
For buckets, looks like dispenser is not dispensing
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
No hand sink at front preparation area that wasn't labeled as such in 2023 plan review, there are 3 big prep tables now and 5 employees preparing on those tables, called plan reviewer, talked to Mr Ivers
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Blue substance above triple sink, employee stated is cleaner, also one on shelf by mop sink, labeled cleaner by manager
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review doesn't match. No hand sink at front preparation area that wasn't labeled as such in 2023 plan review, there are 3 big prep tables now and 5 employees preparing on those tables, called plan reviewer, talked to Mr Ivers
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Explained employee dish washing properly
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
White powder in storage shelf, employee labeled it salt
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Chicken broth in cooler on floor in walk in cooler
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Gaps in between hood filters
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
0 ppm, dispenser not dispensing
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Buckets used for cut potatoes, stored at big prep area, employee placed lids on
Fixed on the spot
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Food buckets used for potatoes, by big prep area
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Base of faucet in triple sink
Drain cover(s) missing.
In mop sink, employee placed it on hole
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Wall panel pushed in leaving a hole in storage area by electrical panel
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.