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Balkan Cafe

8595 Beach Blvd Ste #305, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Balkan Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Balkan Cafe was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Balkan Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Verified under same ownership. Assist operator during inspection but having trouble linking account to pay. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Second reach in cooler fridge with soiled gasket in back kitchen area
23-03-4
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in front line prep area and back kitchen reach in cooler equipment area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
95
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in front line prep area and back kitchen reach in cooler equipment area
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container bin of flour at back kitchen area uncovered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balkan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balkan Cafe on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balkan Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Balkan Cafe.

How does Balkan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Balkan Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Balkan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Balkan Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Balkan Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Balkan Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Balkan Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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