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.
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 (17)
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 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 30, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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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