Falafel X Bar
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
Falafel X Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Falafel X Bar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quatanery ammonium solution for wiping cloths testing at 500+ppm under prep table in kitchen. Person in charge replaced solution with new solution testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee with expired food handler certification. Saje
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tile on front line.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair door handles on standing reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw comminuted beef stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed multiple pesticide emitting strips in kitchen and dry storage area.
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled front side of catch plate in ice machine on front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cucumber and cut tomato blend prepared on site with no date marking. Employee stated blend was prepared day prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used to repair handle in reach in cooler on cook line.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on spice shelf in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gasket on reach in cooler door on cook line. Soiled back plates around soda nozzles in lobby.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean glass jars used for pickling. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
47
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on three compartment sink with red liquid person in charge stated was a cleaning chemical.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; mold like substance build in interior of soda gun holster near ice machine. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance in upper corners near ice machine door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches against wall near rear exit of kitchen by dry storage. Person in charge cleaned and disposed of dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
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 shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under and around ice machine soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with frayed and chipped ends stored on wall above three compartment sink.
14-12-4
64
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol above prep station stored next to food items. Employee properly stored medicine **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach while person in charge was sweeping under shelf with onions. Person in charge immediately killed and disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front line testing at over 500ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slight mold like substance on soda tower in front of house.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one expired employee training. Person in charge stated she will update the training today.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slight mold like substance build up inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed slight dust build up on ceiling vent in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dry storage area next to reach in cooler. Observed one dead roach in corner of kitchen by reach in freezer. One two dead roaches under ice machine on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on white freezer in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bucket of white powder on top shelf in prep area. Person in charge indicated it was pancake mix. Small container with a white powdery substance inside employee stated it was salt
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on shelf with clean pans in dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
37
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled. Person in Charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At back storage area, container of chickpeas has plastic togo cup in container. Person in Charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to soda station. Person in Charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make station, employee drink on top shelf above flip top reach-in cooler. Drink moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line, no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, stand up reach-in freezer has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip near ice machine over ice scoops. Strip on dry food storage rack near dish area. Strips moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in kitchen, quinoa, hummus, tzatziki, labne, cut tomatoes 48F. Items stored in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in kitchen, quinoa, hummus, tzatziki, labne, cut tomatoes 48F. Items stored in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing sanitizer chemical cleaner stored on rack near grill over to go containers. To go containers removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Missing for one employee working today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored by dish area. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches observed in establishment: three below drink dispenser inside cabinets and one in corner of dry storage area by rear exit door. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep table in back kitchen. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Hat provided and placed on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near rear exit door is damaged.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White standup reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pans near flip top cooler with utensils in water 77F. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean glass jars stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
32
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present hired approximately 6 months, no proof of training. Employee stated she did have ServSafe but it is expired.
53B-02-5
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sinks, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dining area, ice chute on soda dispenser has mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach-in freezer at cook line has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flattop have grease build up.
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel X Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel X Bar on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel X Bar?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Falafel X Bar.
How does Falafel X Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Falafel X Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Falafel X Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falafel X Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Falafel X Bar 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 Falafel X Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel X Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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