Baba's Halal
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
64
Score
Baba's Halal appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Baba's Halal's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut vegetables, cheese in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees on duty working at establishment for longer than 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior chute of ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in external dry storage located on 1st floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around shared dumpster bay.
33-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on external dry storage located on 1st floor.
25-05-4
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed pan of preportioned sauce containers stored in drink ice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White sauce that contains sour cream stored in squeeze bottle at room temperature at 69F. Person in charge states has been out of unit less than 4 hours, moved to unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage unit located on 1st floor, observed chemicals stored on cases of single service items. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with glass cleaner per person in charge unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gyro in walk in cooler on tray uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. Person in charge reconnected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on cases of food. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment has added dry storage and refrigeration storage on 1st floor of mall in units 136 B and C. Is not indicated on original plans. Establishment has also moved mop sink by ice machine and installed hand wash sink in its place. Not indicated on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Operator needs more time to submit. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over falafel in reach in cooler. Fish moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand wash sink closest to walk in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment has added dry storage and refrigeration storage on 1st floor of mall in units 136 B and C. Is not indicated on original plans. Establishment has also moved mop sink by ice machine and installed hand wash sink in its place. Not indicated on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training for employees at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink by walk in cooler not functioning.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with chemicals unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed cases of food product stored on floor in external dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open on shared grease receptacle.
33-29-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in external storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by ice machine unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed under ice machine.
36-22-4
32
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - 11-26-1 Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge. No proof employees made aware of reporting duties. **Warning** 10.15.24 Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority- Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in wholesome, sound condition. 1/2 gyro cone on spit all day yesterday per person in charge cooled without being cut-cooked- prior to cooling.
1B-13-4
High Priority- Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed blue chemical stored on shelf above rice cooker in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected on Site**
41-10-4
High Priority- Observed time/temperature control for safety food cold held greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro on counter in kitchen at 48-50F. Rice in pan in kitchen at 48F. Person in charge began reheating. ** Corrective Action Taken**
3A-2-5
Intermediate - Priority Intermediate- Manger or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment provided during inspection. **Warning**
53A-02-7
58
Jun 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baba's Halal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baba's Halal on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba's Halal?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baba's Halal.
How does Baba's Halal compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Baba's Halal most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Baba's Halal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baba's Halal have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baba's Halal 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 Baba's Halal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baba's Halal is inspected around six times per year on average.
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