Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1410 Palmdale St, Jacksonville, FL 32208Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 239 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility has faced four administrative complaints over the past 18 months and is currently in an active enforcement cycle with repeated call-backs and extensions after an October 2025 warning. Top violations include food contact surface deficiencies, ventilation issues, and improper hand-washing practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
8.6
violations / inspection
8.6 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Ballas Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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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