The Perfect Pear
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Perfect Pear, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum seal raw prep chicken with date 10-19-25 in walk in cooler. Operator stated place to thaw yesterday. Discussed removing out of package within 48hrs and provided ROP paperwork. Operator open package and will removed within 24 hrs or use zip lock storage bags **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored at mop sink area not hung to dry
42-01-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hod filters with grease build up
23-03-4
90
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Operator partial cooking chicken breast and has no written procedure. Inspector took partial cooking temperature at 107-110F. Provided operator with form. Operator was not taking or recording any temperatures
03C-96-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator partial cooking chicken breast and has no written procedure. Inspector took partial cooking temperature at 107-110F. Provided operator with form. Operator was not taking or recording any temperatures
03C-89-4
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. Some employees hires over 60 days and unable to provide proof of training
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. Some employees with no proof of form
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator preparing and storing cooked TCS foods in vacuum sealed bags and storing in walk in freezer. Date on some bags are for. 8-29-23. Provided operator with forms and handout Special Processes at Retail **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on prep table next to food prep. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to food prep. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
47
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two separate water spigot bib located on wall above mop sink with no back flow preventer
29-42-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in Freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
74
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and equipments on dry storage rack not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front of walk in cooler
36-36-4
74
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Perfect Pear last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Perfect Pear on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Perfect Pear?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Perfect Pear.
How does The Perfect Pear compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Perfect Pear most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Perfect Pear's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Perfect Pear have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Perfect Pear 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 The Perfect Pear inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Perfect Pear is inspected around three times per year on average.
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