Persepolis Cafe

6082 Saint Augustine, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Persepolis Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Persepolis Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at Three compartment sink. Bleach, degreaser. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door self closing mechanism disabled.

35B-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service containers on floor. Storage. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb by kitchen sink no Vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025

50-17-3

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked vegetables made 7/7 then removed from freezer not date marked for tracking. Person In Charge marked item. (Removed 7/18) **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee used restroom then did not wash hands when returning to kitchen . Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-11-4

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. green vegetables. Walk in cooler.

14-15-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employee returned from outside cooler then engaged in food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag single service to go containers on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone prep table. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemicals test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024

50-17-3

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

16-46-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items , phones. Bags, By prep table. Moved by manager.

40-06-5

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed vegetables on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Persepolis Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Persepolis Cafe on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Persepolis Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Persepolis Cafe.

How does Persepolis Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Persepolis Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Persepolis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Persepolis 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 Persepolis Cafe inspected?

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

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