Casbah Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
55
Score
Casbah Cafe has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Casbah Cafe's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to store beef. Employee removed meat from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink, manager provided paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls used to scoop seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle is scoop touching hummus, manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and curtains in walk in cooler are soiled. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler and cooler in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink. Employee removed labels and cleaned dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall near flip top cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on seasonings including white powdery substances. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In hand wash sink near triple sink. Sprayer at triple sink is lower than the floor rim of sink, manager readjusted sprayer hose during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table, employee moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked scoop used to scoop cooked rice. Manager discarded scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water 78F, manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Small insect control device plugged in wall above prep table where cooked rice and couscous is stored.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil pans stored on top of cooler not inverted, manager inverted foil pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
61
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Hookah smoking during inspection in the bar area. **Warning**
54-01-5
95
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in open patio bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge moved and rearranged to proper storage. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one shelled egg in walk-in cooler store on flat with other uncracked shelled eggs. Person in charge discarded on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in reach in cooler by reach in freezers opened with no date marking. At time of inspection person in charge stated it was opened at noon the day before. Person in charge labeled milk on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on silverware selling station. Observed employee belongings on prep table stored with boxes of baklava. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated areas. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in bar area soiled and with standing water. Person in charge indicated that is where the floor mats are left to air dry. Person in charge removed mats and cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of ketchup stored on floor at server silverware rolling station. Observed boxes of lettuce stored on floor in kitchen by reach in freezers. Person in charge moved ketchup to shelves and lettuce to walk-in cooler. Person in charge indicated produce was delivered day of. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored in chicken salad in reach in cooler on cook line with handle in contact with product. Person in charge moved scoop to dish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line and on walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed frayed spatula. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of a white powder under prep table with no label. Person in charge communicated it was sugar and labeled it accordingly.
02D-01-5
41
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee graved raw chicken, cleaned hand with paper towel and then grabbed lettuce, explained to him, he washed hands and discarded lettuce, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook cooking, no soap at all in kitchen, he brought soap from bar and washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came from outside and washed hands 7 seconds, put on gloves and grabbed cooked food, explained to him and he washed properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at cook line, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at cook line, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex, employee labeled it, shelf by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in it, hand sink in kitchen, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and side by triple sink
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for pita chips is cracked **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets with chick peas, walk in cooler, employee placed them on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of ice microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In upright cooler at bar, milk in it
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at cook line, stove top and hood filters, exterior of bulk containers by stove, shelf under oven by stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container in outside storage, not completely enclosed, employee moved them inside **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef, employee turned cold water on in triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
22
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to mop sink, on green hose side, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cooked grabbed raw lamb in bag and then grabbed pita for sandwich, explained to employee and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f hummus above fill line in prep unit, employee voluntary discarded it **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple at bar, employee wrote names on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Wednesday, mgr write date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating rice,
05-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Grape leaves taken out of freezer 5 days ago, employee wrote date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. And exterior **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Container with clean lids on floor, by triple sink
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots on storage shelf, mgr inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container for clean lids is dirty
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating cookies on prep table, employee discarded them
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he put bone on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making food **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On rice
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door meat cooler, cook line, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container in box on floor, mgr placed them on floor and some on outside storage that is not enclosed, employee brought them inside **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casbah Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casbah Cafe on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casbah Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casbah Cafe.
How does Casbah Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Casbah Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Casbah Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casbah Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casbah Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casbah Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casbah Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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