Gahwa Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Gahwa Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Per Linda 30 days **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blocked with strainer and metal pan, operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
64
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed employee cutting bread with bare hands. Manager washed hands and got gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee engaging in food preparation while chewing gum.
12B-09-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Manager will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of water stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
74
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing toxic chemical stored next to silverware at front counter. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaners to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of commercially packaged taziki sauce opened two weeks ago per Operator not consumed within 7 days of opening. Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed only test strips available are for Quaternary and establishment uses chlorine for sanitizing.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Container of commercially packaged taziki sauce opened two weeks ago per operator not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line next to triple sink used to store container of bleach and misc cleaners. Operator removed from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on glue tape/trap in unisex restroom. Operator removed and discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple sealed plastic bottles of water stored on floor across from hand wash sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with sealed packages of single use to go trays, plasticware and straws stored on floor under front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
47
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle for unisex bathrooms. Operator stated they would be supplied
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors and rear door not self closing.
32-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gahwa Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gahwa Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gahwa Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gahwa Cafe.
How does Gahwa Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Gahwa Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Gahwa Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gahwa Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gahwa 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 Gahwa Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gahwa Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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