Noura-Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Noura-Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. raw meats in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Frontline self serve ice chute soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned , large pans stored in dedicated mopsink. Located by dry goods.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn , loose cooler insulation/ gasket. Two coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple prepped foods, cooked vegetables , hummus , prepped few days ago with no date mark. Walk in cooler, coolers. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Provided sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen reach in cooler / make table. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. multiple plant foods. Prepped vegetables in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice chute/ soda nozzles at frontline self serve. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Cleaning compound.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods , tubs of food on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose /warped gasket insulation. Reach in cooler / make table. Kitchen
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Emailed copy.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service items on floor. Hallway.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple prepped foods with no date marked made few days ago. Reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
50
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee cutting cabbage with Bare hand contact. Per manager. Cabbage Is to be used for salads. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Wastewater mop trail from rear kitchen ramp leading down slope.
28-14-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. multiple foods prepped and cooked vegetables.
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Personal fragrance bottle of "Rose Scent spray" above cleaned utensils / cups. Dry rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed cabbage in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned plastic food containers stored in mop sink. Moved by manager for re-cleaning.
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Racks of herbs , stored by rear of Establishment along hallway . Items were off ground and covered by cloth. Person In Charge moved items to inside. Mentioned they were recent delivery. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-42-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / warped cooler gaskets . Reach in cooler / make table.
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service food containers on floor by walk in cooler hallway.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
30
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification. RAYMOND ABI KHALIL 5/23/23 No other valid CFM for establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice chute. Frontline.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped Single Service to go containers on floor. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
74
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to hold foods.
14-31-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice chute. Frontline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice bags on floor. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling vent in walk in cooler.
36-68-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered garbanzo beans In walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
43
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. multiple used for prepped vegetables, cooked meats.
14-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles above walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple foods stored on floor I walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn reach in cooler gaskets. Unit at entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered foods, plant foods , prepped vegetables uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noura-Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noura-Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noura-Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Noura-Cafe.
How does Noura-Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Noura-Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Noura-Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Noura-Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Noura-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 Noura-Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Noura-Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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