Tulua Bistro
1703 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616237
What drove the grade
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 21 complaint inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 basic (1 repeat)-18
- Extension granted on Oct 21Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bagel bar area added.
Per manager he spoke Robin S with plan review she verified she received all of his documents but they are still not showing approved.
More time given
- First visitAug 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ice chute soiled on drink machine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Smoothie machine drain line.
Repeat violation
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Unable to dispense hand soap at hand sink at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed hand soap and placed it near the hand sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bagel bar area added.
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/. Please add the to go bagel area to your plans for file.
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Two open beverages stored in reach in cooler.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Lids and cups stored on floor behind bagel prep area.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.