Tulua Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Tulua Bistro appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork breakfast sausage stored over black bean burgers in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from smoothie machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle stored in hand wash sink across from ice machine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink closest to cooks line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on floor near cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic food storage container used to scoop flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean red cups stacked next to drink station.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gasket soiled with black debris on upright freezer.
23-03-4
52
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three flying insects in bar area.
35A-02-7
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. Fully cooked sliced Ham removed from original packaging not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from Smoothie/blender machine.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels art hand sink in ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop Flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door missing on fryer
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Boxed fountain drinks stored on floor near coffee machines.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor in kitchen area.
21-38-4
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Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show any proof of food handler training for any employees. Operator has approximately 13 food handler training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator unable to provide any proof of forms completed. Provided operator with blank form **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait station stored not protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen
21-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stored cups at wait station wet nesting **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen Bag of raw onions stored on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket with light food debris
23-03-4
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is located on faucet before the splitter, explained to manager vacuum breaker need to be placed on faucet after splitter on non chemical side. Manager placed vacuum breaker in the correct position during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in bar area, employee provided hand soap during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies provided at inspection
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean red drink cups stacked on side of drink machine in beverage area
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed drinks stored on floor across from coffee and espresso machine
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in bar area, employee properly stored ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 116F manager put stainless container on flat top grill to heat to 135F or higher **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Jul 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is currently operating without a license, operator unable to provide certificate of occupancy from the fire Marshal. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet near back door, vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter on non chemical side
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Yellow solution in server area. Employee labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near Ware washing area
31B-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two back doors of establishment
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled bins with a white powdery substance stored inside.
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door of establishment
35B-01-4
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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 Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tulua Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tulua Bistro.
How does Tulua Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tulua Bistro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tulua Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tulua Bistro have averaged around five 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 five times per year on average.
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