Rich Taste

5519 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208

Other

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

Rich Taste appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 16, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Rich Taste's latest score of 43 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer box, rice (112F - Hot Holding). Held less than 4 hours. Moved to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in unit. Operator able to remove all flies ** Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler, tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Breaker tripped, operator reset. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

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. Employee present hired 2 days, no proof available. Emailed operator DBPR form. He explained to employee. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container f rice on floor. Operatormoved. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In large reach in cooler, raw fish stored over ready to eat crab cakes. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven live flies inside vehicle. Operator killed and discarded all flies. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has container stored inside. Container removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple kitchen utensils stored in container of 88F water on counter. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor. Containers moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below prep table.

14-45-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rich Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rich Taste on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rich Taste?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rich Taste.

How does Rich Taste compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Rich Taste most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Rich Taste's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rich Taste have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rich Taste means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Rich Taste inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rich Taste is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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