Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8595 Beach Blvd Ste #305, Jacksonville, FL 32216Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville has been inspected 17 times since January 2022, accumulating 52 violations—an average of 3.1 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Parasite destruction violations appeared in 4 inspections spanning from March 2022 through September 2025. The facility has not been emergency-closed. An administrative complaint was recommended following the September 2024 inspection; the most recent inspection on September 30, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though three parasite destruction violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville had?
- Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville find?
- Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on September 3, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Balkan Cafe in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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