Desi Hangout
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Desi Hangout has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Desi Hangout trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee made with real butter left at room temperature overnight at 67F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee made with real butter left at room temperature overnight at 67F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by large container of utensils. Person in charge made accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Establishment has begun to make arrangements to make commissary licensable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No change at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Per person in charge have pulled plans, have repaired floor, installed sealed ceiling tiles. Has plumber scheduled to come tomorrow to create plan to install sinks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Operator has submitted plans, needs to submit application. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: License has been applied for and plans have been approved. Awaiting plumbing work to be completed. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Establishment has begun to make arrangements to make commissary licensable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No change at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Per person in charge have pulled plans, have repaired floor, installed sealed ceiling tiles. Has plumber scheduled to come tomorrow to create plan to install sinks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Operator has submitted plans, needs to submit application. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Establishment has begun to make arrangements to make commissary licensable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No change at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Per person in charge have pulled plans, have repaired floor, installed sealed ceiling tiles. Has plumber scheduled to come tomorrow to create plan to install sinks. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
90
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Violation not observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Violation not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
01A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the wall in external storage of unapproved commissary by hand wash sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed three lice roaches in the hinges and gasket of white household refrigerator in external unapproved commissary area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed three live roaches in unapproved commissary on the wall between wall and cabinet near hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed employee cutting chicken on table outside of back door. Area has overhead protection, but is open to the outside See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Violation not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Establishment has begun to make arrangements to make commissary licensable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: No change at callback. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed employee cutting chicken on table outside of back door. Area has overhead protection, but is open to the outside. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Violation not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
55
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Violation not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
01A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the wall in external storage of unapproved commissary by hand wash sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed three lice roaches in the hinges and gasket of white household refrigerator in external unapproved commissary area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed employee cutting chicken on table outside of back door. Area has overhead protection, but is open to the outside See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Establishment has begun to make arrangements to make commissary licensable. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed employee cutting chicken on table outside of back door. Area has overhead protection, but is open to the outside. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
55
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the wall in external storage of unapproved commissary by hand wash sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs stored on counter at 68F ambient. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved back to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed rose petals used in biriyani per person in charge with label on back stating not for human consumption.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. RAID spray observed stored on shelf over spices in unapproved commissary.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment during inspection. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck utilizing prep area with food storage, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, prep table in building adjacent to food truck located at 8243 Western Way. Not licesable as a commissary in current state. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go pints used as scoops in dry goods.
14-01-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee mixing dough together outside of food truck on back outside covered porch with no walls on prep table. Observed heavily raining during inspection, observed rain pooling on prep table. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in unapproved commissary.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in cabinet in food truck, also in external storage trailer.
25-05-4
27
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 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 prep table with clean dishware storage, rice cooker, oil storage on covered porch area to unit. Also, establishment is storing food product in white trailer located on property with unit, not indicated on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Operator needs more time to submit. All dishware and food has been removed from outside. Table still observed at callback. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flat of shell eggs stored in kitchen at 65F ambient. Person in charge states have been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Recommend holding on time. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rice in rice cooker stored outside of unit on covered porch area of truck where prep table has been added.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and yogurt stored on counter of unit at 45-50F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Recommend holding on time. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wastewater on ground. At time of inspection, observed constant drip of wastewater from wastewater tank valve onto ground under unit. Observed food debris on ground under wastewater tank cap. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
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 prep table with clean dishware storage, rice cooker, oil storage on covered porch area to unit. Also, establishment is storing food product in white trailer located on property with unit, not indicated on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed rice in rice cooker stored outside of unit on covered porch area of truck where prep table has been added. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between two reach in coolers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not inverted at counter. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Warmer and cooler have been moved inside of unit, permanent storage has been removed. Mobile storage trailer on site. Called plan review regarding mobile storage trailer storing single service items and food on site at callback. Per plan review operator needs to submit pictures of trailer in order to add to plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment utilizing storage shed to store single service items and food products on site at set up location. Also, establishment has tanks for potable water, exterior gray tank, not utilizing commissary applied with. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Operator needs more time to obtain commissary form, will continue to utilize Jax Kitchen until they decide. No exterior tanks observed on site at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Operator needs more time to find new commissary. Per person in charge utilizing Jax Kitchen for water and storing in external tanks on site. Hauling wastewater from location. Person in charge made aware entire truck needs to move to commissary to dump water, or on site pump service may be utilized and invoice must be provided. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment utilizing storage shed to store single service items and food products on site at set up location. Also, establishment has tanks for potable water, exterior gray tank, not utilizing commissary applied with. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Operator needs more time to obtain commissary form, will continue to utilize Jax Kitchen until they decide. No exterior tanks observed on site at callback. **Time Extended**
51-22-4
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live ants in various parts of unit during inspection. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Establishment with no potable running water. At time of inspection no water available. Person in charge states due to no one able to turn on generator. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed chutneys, cut chicken, cabbage, cauliflower and potatoes prepared or made at home per person in charge. **Admin Complaint**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed chutneys, cut chicken, cabbage, cauliflower and potatoes prepared or made at home per person in charge. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank not integral part of unit. Establishment is utilizing non integral potable clean water tanks and non integral gray tanks for wastewater. **Warning**
14-26-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut produce in direct contact with to go bags.
14-31-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has added warmer and reach in cooler to exterior of MFDV outside back door on open platform. Also, establishment has added on site storage at property where it is set up. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment utilizing storage shed to store single service items and food products on site at set up location. Also, establishment has tanks for potable water, exterior gray tank, not utilizing commissary applied with. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not on unit.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor and outside of storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of storage shed. Also bulk food products stored on floor in unit.
08B-38-4
25
Aug 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soapy water per owner
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Desi Hangout last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Desi Hangout on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Desi Hangout?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desi Hangout.
How does Desi Hangout compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Desi Hangout most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Desi Hangout's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desi Hangout have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Desi Hangout means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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