Sara's Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
32
Score
Sara's Bakery Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. Sara's Bakery Cafe was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Flor cut tomatoes and cut lettuce, employee write time on **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee placed dishes she washed only for 4 seconds in chlorine sanitizer, explained to her and she placed them back **Corrected On-Site**
22-46-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance by cook line, employee stated it's degreaser **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Hot dogs opened on Saturday
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets, lids for food while cooking, interior and exterior of lid, all with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. For new prep employee, has blank copy
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatters by slicer
36-27-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing
14-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles, storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area by coffee, employee moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black build up by triple sink and mop sink
36-73-4
Basic - No proof available showing that employees touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands have received the required training on risks, handwashing, finger nail maintenance, prohibited jewelry and good hygienic practices. Establishment has an approved Alternative Operating Procedure. New employee without employee training is bare handing fries, explained to her and she got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
09-09-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top, side and shelf on table by fryer with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent and shelf in upright cooler by ice bin
22-16-4
32
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dish then scooped scrambled eggs, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
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. Approved aop/bare hand contact today **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
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. Pre cooked sausage and hot dogs opened yesterday early morning, date marked by employee **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and ice bin
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food, in cooler, employee placed her drink on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Triple sink area and by soda syrup boxes
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top and door frame in upright freezer in storage area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. One shelf and vent in upright cooler by cash register **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above ranch, manager rearranged upright cooler by cash register **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By stove
36-27-5
39
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One faucet **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger on shelf above sauerkraut and mayonnaise, employee rearranged reach in cooler, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Grabbed pitta for customer, explained to her and she put gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed knife and then grabbed sanitized knife, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
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. For 1 new employee
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On Oreo table. Employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many filters on table, not all will be used, explained to manager and she placed in cabinet **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Plates, explained to him
24-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent and shelves in glass upright cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by hood **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer
23-03-4
32
Apr 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then got deli paper and grabbed a toast, explained to her and she washed hands , discarded toast **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken phili meat on shelf above cooked sausage, reach in freezer, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One faucet in mop sink
29-34-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and ledge on flat grill
22-02-4
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. Emailed form
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler at front counter, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by cook line and exterior of lids for foods when cooked, top of stove, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above triple sink
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On grits, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 missing because they washed them **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler,, front counter
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
33
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sara's Bakery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sara's Bakery Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sara's Bakery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sara's Bakery Cafe.
How does Sara's Bakery Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sara's Bakery Cafe most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sara's Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sara's Bakery Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sara's Bakery Cafe 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 Sara's Bakery Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sara's Bakery Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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