Tulua Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tulua Bistro, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville Beach restaurant, which scores around 73. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed manager crack raw shell eggs without removing gloves and washing hands before touching utensils. Manager removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Hollandaise sauce (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated Hollandaise was made at 7am. Manager removed and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler on cook line Liquid Eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Breads stacked close to fans in cooler. Manager removed excess breads to allow for air flow. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Observed some employee food training expired.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on floor near employee hand washing sink located at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station on left side near soda station without employee hand washing sign. Inspector will provide handwashing signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb along wall near cook line without back flow device. Observed mop sink with threads on faucet without back flow device.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing window cleaner without labels. Employee will place labels on spray bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on cook line. Establishment back AC is not working and portable AC unit has condensation coming from unit. Employee will be mopping water up. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Employee will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed medications stored on shelf over prep sink that contained potatoes and strawberries. Manager removed all medications and stored properly.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack for dishes.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand alone cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Manager was in process of cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hollandaise sauce at 70F. Manager reheated hollandaise and placed in steam well to hold hot. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed oh and washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen . Inspector will provide copy of hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at 0 not at proper minimum strength. Manager removed and added bleach. Took second test at 100. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 containers of frozen crab mix on prep table-to thaw. Manager removed and placed back in walk-in cooler.
06-01-5
52
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then handling cleaned utensils without washing his hands. After reviewing with employee he properly washed his hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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. Manager have unsigned employee reporting agreement forms and he stated he thought reporting agreement was for guest not employees. Reviewed with manager.
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. Establishment has clean up plan but is not a written plan. Reviewed policy with manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Maintenance tools stored on prep table next to raw chicken on cook line. Manager properly stored maintenance tools **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand alone freezer have soiled gaskets. Freezer located near steam table. Walk in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line
36-73-4
52
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Smoked salmon (cold smoked) stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70F at room temperature in expo window near heat lamps. Manager stated butter was taking out of the cooler at 8:30am. Manager placed butter in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line Chlorine Sanitizer solution 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cook line soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in both bathrooms
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Expo station cutting board with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tulua Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tulua Bistro on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tulua Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tulua Bistro.
How does Tulua Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Tulua Bistro most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Tulua Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tulua Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tulua Bistro 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 Tulua Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tulua Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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